Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Registrar
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 48 hours per week
- Job ref
- 153-M3739
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bournemouth Hospital
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £65,048 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology ST3-5
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Registrar
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
A 9 month fixed term Obstetrics and Gynaecology registrar job based at University Hospital Dorset working across both the Poole and Bournemouth sites. There may be the opportunity to extend to 12 months
An opportunity has arisen for an obstetrics and gynaecology registrar position based at University Hospital Dorset. The post is ideal for building upon skills in general obstetrics and gynaecology. The post holder will work as a member of our team comprising of 24 consultants, 16 registrars and 12 SHO’s. The applicant would take part in providing in and out of hours cover to our patient population. The post will involve elective gynaecology in the form of clinics and theatres as well as acute and elective obstetrics. Where possible specialist interests may be accessible.
Main duties of the job
The applicant should have at least 6 months experience working at registrar level in the UK. They should also be in possession of their MRCOG part 1.
Excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to work as a team.
The successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the Department’s governance programme, including participation in department meetings, safety initiatives and morbidity and mortality meetings. The successful candidates will be expected to fully engage with Appraisal as part of GMC Revalidation.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.
Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job plan
Day to day work would be within the department in general with a 1:8 oncall commitment. This is with 2 registrars present out of hours.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical Skills and training in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that of a UK trained ST4
- At least 1 year of NHS experience 6 months of which have been on a registrar rota
- Ability to offer acute Obstetric and Gynaecology care
- Evidence of teaching of Junior Trainees
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of involvement in audit and quality improvement projects
- Evidence of involvement in risk management
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- A minimum of part 1 MRCOG
Desirable criteria
- Compliant with all mandatory training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Burgess
- Job title
- Consultant Obstetric and Gynaecology
- Email address
- [email protected]
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