University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Specialty Registrar ST3-7 equivalent

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Specialty Registrar ST3-7 equivalentwithin the Women's and Children's Care Group, working in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service Lines. The candidates are expected to be good clinicians with evidence of obstetric and gynaecological practical skills across the speciality range.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the provision of general services in obstetrics and gynaecology for the population within the catchment area of Plymouth University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post carries a balanced job plan for the appointee. The successful candidate will participate in a full shift rota of Registrars & Consultants. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will provide care in specialist outpatient and inpatient services as appropriate, in addition to general obstetrics and gynaecology. There are opportunities to develop advanced techniques in one of the numerous subspecialty areas including labour ward management, aspects of feto-maternal medicine, early pregnancy, colposcopy, infertility or Urogynaecology. The precise nature of the post can be adapted depending upon the requirements of the successful applicant. This post also offers the opportunity to develop clinical and managerial skills.

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.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-G3-GYN7364730

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to his/her charge. Co-responsibility for the proper functioning of the department, including supervision of more junior medical staff.

Running of labour ward with consultant cover on site during the day, consultant off site after hours.

Attendance at clinical meetings as appropriate.

Working within the multidisciplinary team.

Co-ordinating appropriate medical, surgical and allied disciplines concerned with patient care and communicating appropriately with general practitioners and community agencies.

Clinic duties such as gynaecology and ante-natal clinics, theatre sessions and some specialist clinics.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to his/her charge. Co-responsibility for the proper functioning of the department, including supervision of more junior medical staff.

Running of labour ward with consultant cover on site during the day, consultant off site after hours.

Attendance at clinical meetings as appropriate.

Working within the multidisciplinary team.

Co-ordinating appropriate medical, surgical and allied disciplines concerned with patient care and communicating appropriately with general practitioners and community agencies.

Clinic duties such as gynaecology and ante-natal clinics, theatre sessions and some specialist clinics.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Worked at ST3-7 equivalent level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a UK maternity unit for at least 6 months.

Desirable

  • Experience

On review of application

Essential

  • On review of application

Desirable

  • On review of application
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Worked at ST3-7 equivalent level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a UK maternity unit for at least 6 months.

Desirable

  • Experience

On review of application

Essential

  • On review of application

Desirable

  • On review of application

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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


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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Miss E Medd

elinor.medd@nhs.net

01752432628

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-G3-GYN7364730

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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