Job summary
This post is for a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This is a full-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the friendly & supportive O&G team at Ormskirk and District General Hospital. This post is particularly suitable for doctors who have experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and will provide clinical experience on the second on call tier.
The post is a 10 PAs position (including on-call commitments) on the Specialty Doctor nationally agreed scale. There will be opportunities to embark on new ATSMs as appropriate, and it would be expected that any successful candidate would take an active role in the service provision of the department. In addition they would be expected to have active participation in education and audit, which is a great opportunity to enhance your skillset.
The successful candidate will be expected to have full GMC registration at the time of appointment.Candidates without GMC will progress if shortlisted for interview, though will be expected to have GMC registration at the time of appointment.
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number is applicants is reached.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be supported by, and work in conjunction with, the Consultants in O&G, working alongside the other second on call doctors, junior medical team and nursing & midwifery colleagues. There is on-call commitment on the second on call rota, so a minimum of 3 years O&G experience is required and a minimum of 12 months clinical experience including independent On Call activity in the UK.
This post is also suitable for senior trainees working towards their CESR. The department will support suitable and interested candidates with completion of ATSM based on the mutual needs.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising date: 24th April 2025
Closing date: 8th May 2025
Shortlisting date: 9th May 2025
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Teaching & Training Responsibilities
The post will include a requirement to be involved in the teaching of junior staff, including those preparing for examinations such as MRCOG and DRCOG as well as teaching medical students from Liverpool University. There are also obstetric emergency study days and perineal workshops
The trust is committed to continuing medical education and professional development. Successful candidates will be expected and encouraged to maintain and develop their skills and all appropriate study leave will be supported by the trust.
Research & Audit Responsibilities
Involvement in audit will be expected and encouraged. The trust have a well-established audit unit to support this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising date: 24th April 2025
Closing date: 8th May 2025
Shortlisting date: 9th May 2025
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Teaching & Training Responsibilities
The post will include a requirement to be involved in the teaching of junior staff, including those preparing for examinations such as MRCOG and DRCOG as well as teaching medical students from Liverpool University. There are also obstetric emergency study days and perineal workshops
The trust is committed to continuing medical education and professional development. Successful candidates will be expected and encouraged to maintain and develop their skills and all appropriate study leave will be supported by the trust.
Research & Audit Responsibilities
Involvement in audit will be expected and encouraged. The trust have a well-established audit unit to support this.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Full MRCOG/ MD or equivalent medical qualification
- Further Higher Degree CCT/CESR or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty
- Experience of a broad range of medical/surgical specialties
- Experience of Obstetrics & Gynaecology as a specialty trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies
- Participated on/experience of 2nd/3rd on call in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of achievements of ST1/ST2 competencies or equivalent relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of competence to manage Obstetrics & Gynaecology emergencies through continuous work based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation, if appropriate
- Experience & ability to manage junior medical staff
- RCOG ATSM or Equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest, Intermediate US skills module, LW ATSM, ATSM in acute gynaecology, advanced antennal practice, ambulatory gynaecology, colposcopy or similar
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills to Junior Doctors
Other attributes
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Publications in preferred journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Full MRCOG/ MD or equivalent medical qualification
- Further Higher Degree CCT/CESR or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty
- Experience of a broad range of medical/surgical specialties
- Experience of Obstetrics & Gynaecology as a specialty trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies
- Participated on/experience of 2nd/3rd on call in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of achievements of ST1/ST2 competencies or equivalent relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of competence to manage Obstetrics & Gynaecology emergencies through continuous work based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation, if appropriate
- Experience & ability to manage junior medical staff
- RCOG ATSM or Equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest, Intermediate US skills module, LW ATSM, ATSM in acute gynaecology, advanced antennal practice, ambulatory gynaecology, colposcopy or similar
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills to Junior Doctors
Other attributes
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Publications in preferred journals
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).
