University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Speciality Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 21 July 2025

Job summary

This post is suitable for a ST3+ level doctor interested in working within a busy obstetrics and gynaecology unit across the UHD hospitals. The job will be a 50:50 split of obstetrics and gynaecology working in antenatal clinic, elective caesarean section operating, gynaecology clinics and ambulatory gynaecological procedures.

Main duties of the job

The clinical sessions will consist of general gynaecology, antenatal clinic, elective caesarean section operating, emergency admission pathways and ambulatory gynaecology procedure clinics. Depending on the successful candidates' training needs and skill set, there may be an opportunity to complete other Advanced Training Skills Modules and we are equipped as a department to support further education and training including CESR.The post-holder will be expected to deliver clinical sessions as described above. Areas of speciality interest can be accommodated in line with service need.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.

Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

153-M3699

Job locations

Poole General Hospital / Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

The post-holder will be expected to deliver clinical sessions as described above. Areas of speciality interest can be accommodated in line with service need. The clinical sessions will consist of general gynaecology, antenatal clinic, elective caesarean section operating, emergency admission pathways and ambulatory gynaecology procedure clinics. Depending on the successful candidates' training needs and skill set, there may be an opportunity to complete other Advanced Training Skills Modules and we are equipped as a department to support further education and training including CESR.

Education: The successful candidate will be asked to contribute to teaching and department training.

Research:University Hospitals Dorset has a well-established research team comprising a Research Lead Consultant, a Senior Research Midwife and two Research Midwives, operating from a clinical trials unit. The research department is well established and we would support research opportunities in this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

The post-holder will be expected to deliver clinical sessions as described above. Areas of speciality interest can be accommodated in line with service need. The clinical sessions will consist of general gynaecology, antenatal clinic, elective caesarean section operating, emergency admission pathways and ambulatory gynaecology procedure clinics. Depending on the successful candidates' training needs and skill set, there may be an opportunity to complete other Advanced Training Skills Modules and we are equipped as a department to support further education and training including CESR.

Education: The successful candidate will be asked to contribute to teaching and department training.

Research:University Hospitals Dorset has a well-established research team comprising a Research Lead Consultant, a Senior Research Midwife and two Research Midwives, operating from a clinical trials unit. The research department is well established and we would support research opportunities in this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • MRCOG or MRCGP part 1 or above
  • NHS experience in medical workforce
  • Completion and evidence of common foundation competencies
  • Evidence of ongoing training / personal interest area

Desirable

  • Research experience and audit skills
  • Teaching experience
  • Evidence of involvement in risk management
  • Evidence of service improvement projects

Personal skills

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Transformative leadership skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • MRCOG or MRCGP part 1 or above
  • NHS experience in medical workforce
  • Completion and evidence of common foundation competencies
  • Evidence of ongoing training / personal interest area

Desirable

  • Research experience and audit skills
  • Teaching experience
  • Evidence of involvement in risk management
  • Evidence of service improvement projects

Personal skills

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Transformative leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole General Hospital / Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole General Hospital / Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

James Balmforth

james.balmforth@uhd.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

153-M3699

Job locations

Poole General Hospital / Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


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