Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Start dates are from April 2026 - April 2027. 

The successful post holder will work closely with other medical staff, allied health professionals and non-clinical colleagues both within both departments and in other specialties.

The post holder will be able to deliver high quality clinical care and seek appropriate support when needed

Time management and prioritisation skills will be needed to effectively manage clinical workload.

Work as part of consultant led MDTs in both specialties

It is anticipated that you will contribute to local service development.

The postholder will provide efficient and effective care that is consistent with local public health priorities

The post holder will contribute to education and training of medical students and new junior doctors joining the department

A willingness to engage with new developments in information technology is essential.

There are research opportunities within the service and a supportive Trust research team, should the appointee wish to participate in research. The NIHR STI Research Champion for the South West Peninsula is based within the DSH service.

An LED in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is required to support the Junior F2/SHO tier by participating in the obstetrics & gynaecology Junior 1:8 rota. The successful candidate will be supported in developing independent competencies.

There is an 8-week obstetrics & gynaecology rolling rota which requires 7 nights & 7 long days (12.5 hour from 8-8.30) including over 2 weekends. 

You will be expected to participate in a variety of professional activities to support your personal clinical practice and the overall work of the department and Trust.

You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address any issues arising that may affect the services.

You will participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.

To support the delivery of safe, evidence based obstetric care in partnership with our midwifery colleagues. To undertake regular reviews of complex patients and to assist in the management of their care.

To support the provision of high-quality gynaecological care in both emergency and planned care settings and to support the development of these services as appropriate

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care.

The Trust runs Torbay Hospital as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham. We also provide health and social care to the local population.

We employ approximately 6,500 staff including frontline health and social care staff, such as nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, consultants, and physiotherapists who work in your home and from a range of different premises across Torbay and South Devon such as community hospitals and clinics. We also have over 800 volunteers who make a difference each and every day to the people we care for.

Our purpose is to provide high-quality, safe health and social care at the right time and in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full. This means that as an organisation we want people to:

• Be empowered to manage their own health and care needs
• Work in partnership with professionals
• Only tell us their story once
• Access seamless care easily
• Have care in or close to home, whenever appropriate
• Work together as a community to look after health and care needs.