South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 21 September 2025

Job summary

This post will involve working as part of a team of doctors covering the specialties of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Opportunities are available to attend day surgery and main theatre lists as well as working in Gynaecology emergency inpatients, labour ward and our post natal ward.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities of the post holder

Whilst on duty the post holder has clinical and professional responsibility for their patients. It is also the duty of the post holder to:

Keep patients (and/or their carers as appropriate) informed about their condition.

Involve patients and/or their carers if appropriate in decision making about their treatment.

Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council and comply in particular with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice'

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in their Job Description such as:

The keeping of records and the provision of reports

The proper delegation of tasks

Maintaining skills and knowledge

About us

With our central location and great transport links we are closer than you might think. We are located in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Warwickshire is accessible from a number of nearby cities including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcestershire and is surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages. There is always a lot to see and do across the County. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks and great shopping facilities make Warwickshire an idyllic place to work and live.

As well as enjoying where you work, we want all our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer a number of benefits to support this, such as flexible working opportunities, and an onsite subsidised restaurant at our hospitals in Warwick and Leamington Spa as well as several recognition awards.

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-S1869

Job locations

Obstetrics H23501

Warwick

CV34 5BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To provide medical care to patients as required ensuring that the appropriate standards of care are delivered through a multidisciplinary and Hospital at Night team. To maintain patient confidentiality and ensure that personal access to information systems is secure from others. To maintain a safe environment for patient and colleagues. To ensure that accurate records of care are maintained and that information is accurately and appropriately communicated to other professionals as required. To attend the whole range of clinical delivery settings (EPAGU, OPD, Labour ward, Theatres, Wards etc.)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To provide medical care to patients as required ensuring that the appropriate standards of care are delivered through a multidisciplinary and Hospital at Night team. To maintain patient confidentiality and ensure that personal access to information systems is secure from others. To maintain a safe environment for patient and colleagues. To ensure that accurate records of care are maintained and that information is accurately and appropriately communicated to other professionals as required. To attend the whole range of clinical delivery settings (EPAGU, OPD, Labour ward, Theatres, Wards etc.)

Person Specification

Professional Experience

Essential

  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology for 3-4 years
  • Qualified to undertake on-call work on the SPR Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

  • Up to date in emergency obstetric procedures

Academic achievements

Essential

  • MRCOG Part I
  • Working towards MRCOG Part 2 or 3

Desirable

  • An interest in medical education and excellent teaching skills which include an ability to explain clinical concepts to medical students
Person Specification

Professional Experience

Essential

  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology for 3-4 years
  • Qualified to undertake on-call work on the SPR Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

  • Up to date in emergency obstetric procedures

Academic achievements

Essential

  • MRCOG Part I
  • Working towards MRCOG Part 2 or 3

Desirable

  • An interest in medical education and excellent teaching skills which include an ability to explain clinical concepts to medical students

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Obstetrics H23501

Warwick

CV34 5BW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Obstetrics H23501

Warwick

CV34 5BW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Lorna Illingworth

lorna.illingworth@swft.nhs.uk

01926495321

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-S1869

Job locations

Obstetrics H23501

Warwick

CV34 5BW


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