Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 11 months (end date 4th August 2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (flexible pattern rolling rota including nights and weekends)
- Job ref
- 318-26-OBSREG
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucester Royal Hospital
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- Dependant on experience
- Closing
- 13/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
ST3+ O&G Doctor
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to his/ her charge. Coresponsibility
for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology department, including the supervision of
more junior medical staff.
Main duties of the job
• Participation in the on call rota.
• Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as
appropriate.
• Attending theatre sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing procedures as appropriate.
• Running of wards with consultant cover on site during the day, consultant off site after hours.
Working for our organisation
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire
and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will
benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities
and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached and highlighted -
• Working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
• Communication with other team members as appropriate.
• Co-ordinating appropriate medical disciplines concerned with care for your speciality and communicating
appropriately with general practitioners (GP’s) and community agencies.
• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the speciality and referred to the speciality.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- Medical Degree
- MRCOG Part 1
- Medical education in a university recognised by GMC
- Completion of Foundation Training
- Able to work full shift pattern
- Excellent communication skills
- At least 6 months experience working in the NHS UK
Desirable criteria
- MRCOG Part 2 and 3
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of team work
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
- Georgia Smith
- Job title
- College Tutor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 6269
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