Job summary This post is to work on the Junior O&G rota. The post is not recognised as a formal training slot. However, the on-site training opportunities will be the same as the other ST1/2 Doctors. This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave and will commence on 10/03/2025 and will end on 9/03/2026. The department has a strong reputation in numerous areas such Urogynaecology, Gynae-oncology, Fetal Medicine, Ambulatory Gynaecology and BSGE accredited Endometriosis Centre as well as a centre of excellence for both undergraduate and postgraduate education. The department's gynaecological and obstetric practice is diverse. Emergency gynaecology services and early pregnancy unit are supervised through the on-call Gynaecologist as well as the Gynaecologist of the Morning. Clinical responsibilities will include attending outpatient clinics, inpatient and day case theatre sessions, Labour ward/maternal assessment unit Main duties of the job The post holder will be working with a team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Trust Doctors, Specialty Trainees, Core Trainees and Foundation Trainees. The University Hospital North Midlands offers services at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital sites; this post shall cover clinical activity in both areas. You will participate in the Junior O&G on-call rota. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 7 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6893560 Job locations Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke On Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities Gynaecology The department is an accredited Endometriosis Centre and a recognized Centre of excellence for both undergraduate and postgraduate education. There is also a strong reputation in numerous areas such Urogynaecology, Gynae-oncology, Fetal Medicine, Ambulatory Gynaecology. The department operates a diverse gynaecological service. Emergency gynaecology services and the early pregnancy unit are supervised through the on-call Gynaecologist as well as the Gynaecologist of the Morning.Clinical responsibilities shall predominantly support the delivery of outpatient clinics, elective and day case theatre sessions. Should the candidate require continued training and assessment in obstetric and gynaecological skills this can be provided as an RCOG ATSM module (or equivalent) and can be accommodated as and when the rota allows. Obstetrics There are approximately 6800 deliveries across both hospital sites. The Caesarean section rate is approximately 30% and the induction rate is 29%. Epidurals were used by 24% of patients in labour and the uncorrected perinatal mortality rate was 11.1. There were 35,391 scans performed for the period January 2016 to December 2016 and approximately 169 amniocentesis performed. Job description Job responsibilities Gynaecology The department is an accredited Endometriosis Centre and a recognized Centre of excellence for both undergraduate and postgraduate education. There is also a strong reputation in numerous areas such Urogynaecology, Gynae-oncology, Fetal Medicine, Ambulatory Gynaecology. The department operates a diverse gynaecological service. Emergency gynaecology services and the early pregnancy unit are supervised through the on-call Gynaecologist as well as the Gynaecologist of the Morning.Clinical responsibilities shall predominantly support the delivery of outpatient clinics, elective and day case theatre sessions. Should the candidate require continued training and assessment in obstetric and gynaecological skills this can be provided as an RCOG ATSM module (or equivalent) and can be accommodated as and when the rota allows. Obstetrics There are approximately 6800 deliveries across both hospital sites. The Caesarean section rate is approximately 30% and the induction rate is 29%. Epidurals were used by 24% of patients in labour and the uncorrected perinatal mortality rate was 11.1. There were 35,391 scans performed for the period January 2016 to December 2016 and approximately 169 amniocentesis performed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Full GMC Registration MRCOG Part 1 Desirable MRCOG Part 2/3 Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree Academic and extracurricular achievements Experience Essential Experience with appropriate skills at ST1/SHO level Proven ability to work as a member of a team Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively BLS, ALS, PROMT or equivalent Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on specialty work IT skills and applications. Desirable Up to date Foundation or RCOG portfolio or equivalent Log of experience & case discussions Counselling, communication or related qualification/training Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Full GMC Registration MRCOG Part 1 Desirable MRCOG Part 2/3 Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree Academic and extracurricular achievements Experience Essential Experience with appropriate skills at ST1/SHO level Proven ability to work as a member of a team Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively BLS, ALS, PROMT or equivalent Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on specialty work IT skills and applications. Desirable Up to date Foundation or RCOG portfolio or equivalent Log of experience & case discussions Counselling, communication or related qualification/training 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 Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke On Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)