Job summary
We have a vacancy for a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Salisbury District Hospital.
This post is available for one year in the first instance. The post would be an excellent opportunity for applicants who have completed Core Medical Training and wish to gain experience in a busy District General Hospital,
We are an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will provide medical support to the Obstetric & Gynaecology Team.
Although the post is advertised as a full-time appointment, candidates wishing to work less than full-time would be considered.
About us
We are a well-established acute Trust with a track record of high performance and provide a broad range of services for the populations served by Wiltshire, Dorset and West Hampshire.
We have about 470 beds and employ over 4,000 staff. We offer excellent staff benefits including an onsite day nursery and holiday play scheme, an onsite staff club with 2 indoor heated swimming pools and a fully equipped gym. Situated in the south of Wiltshire, Salisbury is surrounded by beautiful countryside including Salisbury Plain and the New forest.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, Salisbury also has one of the 31 UNESCO world heritage sites in the UK in the form of Stonehenge and in addition boasts a number of museums and famous landmarks which are well worth a visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Specialist Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Experience/clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of general medical experience
- A good level of clinical competence
- Experience of working within the NHS
Aptitude and Motivation
Essential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Other attributes
Essential
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Always consider patient preferences when discussing treatment options
- To be empathetic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspective and treat others with understanding
Clinical governance
Essential
- Knowledge of and a commitment to espouse guidance on good medical practice from the GMC
Person Specification
Qualifications and Specialist Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Experience/clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of general medical experience
- A good level of clinical competence
- Experience of working within the NHS
Aptitude and Motivation
Essential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Other attributes
Essential
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Always consider patient preferences when discussing treatment options
- To be empathetic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspective and treat others with understanding
Clinical governance
Essential
- Knowledge of and a commitment to espouse guidance on good medical practice from the GMC
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.
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.
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).
