Trust Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST3+ Equivalent)
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Registrar
Main area Obstetrics and Gynaecology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Registrar Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours
- Full time
- Part time
Job ref MW004-O&G-ST3+SRH (LED)
Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Site: St Richards Hospital, Town: Chichester, Closing 02/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
This post is a Trust doctor (ST3+ equivalent) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at St Richard’s Hospital. An exciting opportunity to work in a friendly, dynamic, forward‑thinking department with consultants at the forefront of their fields of expertise. Applicants must have completed Foundation competencies as part of the UK Foundation programme or demonstrate equivalent training, and must also be able to provide evidence of completion of end‑ST2 level competences as per the RCOG training matrix.
An applicant should have experience working at ST3+ level, ideally within the UK. Basic Life Support training is essential. Candidates require current and valid GMC registration.
St Richard’s has a full range of day surgery and more complex open surgery. There are MDMs and a thriving cross‑site teaching timetable including a journal club with excellent teaching opportunities. Colposcopy and outpatient hysteroscopy lists are performed at St Richard’s as well as supervision for most of the RCOG SITMs. We have an excellent postgraduate education centre with easy access to IT and library support. Simulation both low and high‑fidelity sessions, laparoscopic simulator, and ultrasound scan simulation (USS) training are well established.
The successful candidate is encouraged to perform audits, projects and publish articles. All doctors in training are allocated named educational supervisors experienced in the use of e‑portfolio and work‑place based assessment tools.
Main duties of the job
- The post is for doctors wishing to gain clinical experience at a ST3+ level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- The post offers a wide range of experience in all areas of the specialty.
- Whilst this post is not recognised for training, the appointee will be supported by a named educational supervisor.
- The post holder will contribute to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology inpatient and outpatient services as well as being part of the second on‑call rota with an on‑call frequency of 1 in 8. There is a consultant present for 65 hours a week and then on call from home.
- The job involves a rotation including long days, weekend days on‑call and a set of nights on‑call every 8 weeks with compensatory time off following. The rolling rota of long days and night shifts will be available prior to starting the job. An early pregnancy assessment clinic (EPAC) runs Monday to Friday.
- Duties will involve working on the labour ward, reviewing obstetric and gynaecology (including early pregnancy) emergencies and looking after antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology inpatients as well as attending antenatal and gynaecology clinics.
- There will be opportunities to attend elective gynaecology and obstetric theatres.
- The post holder will also be encouraged to take part in departmental teaching and quality improvement work.
- There is good exposure available to MDM meetings and opportunities to take active roles in these meetings and clinical governance days as part of the job.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Person specification
Experience / Qualifications
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Clinical Skills and Experience
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standard/Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of completion of end‑ST2 competences as per RCOG training matrix
- Previous Obstetrics and Gynaecology experience in UK
Knowledge
- Breadth of experience in and outside of specialty
Organisation and Planning
- Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
- Evidence of managerial skills: achievements, courses attended
Teaching Skills
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Prizes and honours
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written
Additional Information
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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