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Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (12 months cover)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (40 hours basic plus on-call)
Job ref
407-WCCSS-8007566
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Town
Walsall
Salary
£63,696 - £102,689 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2026 23:59
Interview date
14/07/2026

Employer heading

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Specialty Doctor - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

 

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

 

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

 

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

 

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Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a full time Specialty Doctor to work in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology to commence as soon as possible.

This is a Trust Middle Grade post in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology department. The post holder will participate in a full shift middle grade on-call rota. Duties include second on-call for delivery suite and gynaecological emergencies, attending theatres and antenatal and gynaecology clinics. The rota will be set to 1:10 comprising of week day and weekend oncalls for both nights and day shifts.

The post holder must possess Part 1 Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (or equivalent) and have middle grade experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the NHS. A minimum of 3 years at ST3 or above is desirable.

The post will be offered for 12 months with a scope to extend for further duration. 

Main duties of the job

This is a Trust Middle Grade post in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology department. The post holder will participate in a full shift middle grade on-call rota. Duties include second on-call for delivery suite and gynaecological emergencies, attending theatres and antenatal and gynaecology clinics. The rota will be set to 1:10 comprising of week day and weekend oncalls for both nights and day shifts.

The post holder must possess Part 1 Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (or equivalent) and have middle grade experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the NHS. A minimum of 3 years at ST3 or above is desirable.

 

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

 

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointee will work in conjunction with other middle grades contributing to the obstetrics and gynaecology services including the on-call service.  The Trust employs 4 FY2s, 4 ST1-2s and 2 GPST1s and they will contribute to the first on-call tier of the rota.  Middle grade rota operates on a single tier system of ST 3-7 equivalent levels.  Hours of work are in the majority Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. When on-call, you are required to arrive on delivery suite at 8:30 and 20:30 for handover. 

 

The expected duties will be appropriate to the grade and under direct supervision of the responsible consultant including clinics, operating sessions and ward rounds.  The daily commitment will vary according to team/consultant responsibilities and the on-call commitments. Delivery suite duty is second on-call and involves supervision of O&G ST1-2, GP trainees and foundation doctors. Out of hours on-call will be undertaken at a middle grade level.

 

The Trust provides at least 77 hours of consultant presence on Delivery Suite and offers opportunity for direct supervision and training on Delivery Suite.

 

Active participation in teaching is encouraged.  Clinical administration, including review of results, discharge letters, shared responsibility for in-patient care, will be expected. Annual and study leave must be arranged at least 6 weeks in advance.  The post includes prospective cover for annual and study leave of colleagues.   

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
  • MRCOG Part 1
Desirable criteria
  • MRCOG part 2
  • MRCOG part 3

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 3 years middle grade experience in obstetrics and gynaecology
Desirable criteria
  • Previous on-call experience

Registration

Essential criteria
  • GMC registration with a licence to practice

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early if high numbers of applications received

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Suravi Ghatak
Job title
Deputy Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922 721172
Additional information

Ms Suravi Ghatak, Deputy Clinical Director via her secretary on extension 7730 or Ms Archana Hatti, Clinical Director via her secretary on 01922 721172 extension 7730 

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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Pleck Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
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