Trust Doctor FY2 in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job summary

We are looking to appoint one Trust doctor (SHO equivalent) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Derriford Hospital Plymouth. The post is fixed term for 6 months with an immediate start.

The post offers experience at SHO level in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and is valuable for a doctor wishing to broaden their clinical experience with a view to pursuing a career in General Practice, Emergency Medicine and many other specialties, as well as for a doctor looking to pursue a career in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The successful applicant will join a team of F2 doctors and GPVTS doctors to provide a junior tier Obstetrics & Gynaecological rota.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting ward rounds with the week-on-service consultant.
• Care of ward based patients.
• Assessment of patients in Triage and on the Day assessment unit.
• Assessment of patients with Gynaecological problems in the Emergency Department
• Assisting in theatre as required.
• Communication with other health care professionals both within and outside the hospital.
• Participation in the department's academic, teaching, and clinical governance activities.

• You will participate in the departmental junior out-of-hours rota and will work both weekday and weekend duties.

• You will be resident in the hospital when providing out of hours duty. Working patterns are fully compliant with current European Working Time Directive and New Deal requirements.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

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

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