ST3Obstetrics & GynaecologyTraining post

LED ST3+ in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Blackpool

Salary

£67,325 – £67,325

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Locally Employed Doctor (LED) - Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST3+ equivalent) within the Maternity & Women's Services Directorate at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is aimed at doctors working at middle-grade level who are seeking to further develop their experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology outside of a formal UK training programme. The role offers an excellent opportunity to working within a busy, consultant-led service, supported by senior clinicians and a well-established multidisciplinary team, within a forward-thinking and high-performing NHS organisation.

The successful candidate will work across the full spectrum of women's healthcare, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care in antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and gynaecology settings, while providing senior clinical input and leadership appropriate to ST3+ level.

The post holder will work as part of the middle-grade Obstetrics & Gynaecology medical team, providing senior clinical care across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings with and appropriate level of autonomy.

LED ST3+ in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Duties include leadership of labour ward activity during shifts, management of complex obstetric and gynaecology cases, supervision and support of junior doctors, and participating in daily ward rounds, multidisciplinary handovers and safety briefings. The post holder will be expected to recognise and manage clinical deterioration, escalating appropriately to on-call consultants in line with Trust policies.

The role includes full participation in the middle-grade Obstetrics & Gynaecology on-call rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a forward-thinking NHS Trust providing a full range of maternity, neonatal and women's health services to the local population. The Directorate is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care, supported by a strong focus on multidisciplinary working, education and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will join a supportive clinical team with access to senior supervision, structured induction and opportunities for learning and development within a consultant-led service.

Person specification

Essential

Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
Full GMC registration with licence to practise
Completion of Core Training / equivalent experience
Minimum 4 years postgraduate clinical experience
Significant experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at middle-grade or equivalent level
Ability to manage obstetrics and gynaecology patients with a high degree of autonomy
Competence in managing obstetric emergencies with consultant support
Ability to perform obstetric procedures appropriate to ST3+ level
Strong clinical decision-making and risk assessment skills
Sound understanding of clinical governance and patient safety
Ability to supervise and support resident doctors
Excellent communication skills in high-pressure clinical environments
Effective leadership and team-working skills
Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
Professional, reliable and resilient approach to work
Willingness to engage in feedback, reflection and development
Flexible approach to rota working

Desirable

MRCOG Part 1 and/or Part 2
Evidence of progress towards MRCOG
Previous NHS experience in a middle-grade O&G role
Experience of labour ward leadership and emergency cover
Experience relevant to Portfolio Pathway evidence collection
Experience in subspecialty areas such as early pregnancy, benign gynaecology or urogynaecology
Experience contributing to guideline development or service improvement
Experience of teaching or mentoring junior colleagues

Evidence of leadership or rota coordination experience

Career interest in long-term practice within Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Motivation to progress via Portfolio Pathway or senior non-training routes