LED ST3+ in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locally Employed Doctor (LED) in Obstetrics & Gynecology at ST3+ level within the Maternity & Women’s Services Directorate. The role offers exposure to a consultant-led service with strong multidisciplinary support, enabling senior clinical input and progression.

The post covers antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal care and gynecology, with leadership of labour ward activity, on-call duties including nights, weekends and

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) and Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Desirable MRCOG Part 1 and/or Part 2; evidence of progress towards MRCOG.
• Minimum 4 years postgraduate clinical experience; significant middle-grade O&G experience; autonomy in management.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical input across obstetric and gynaecology services (antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, emergency care).
• Lead and coordinate care during on-call shifts, support patient flow and safety.
• Teach, supervise and mentor junior colleagues; participate in governance and quality improvement.

Skills

GMC registration

Autonomy in O&G

Leadership

Communication under pressure

Teaching/mentoring

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCOG (desirable)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Locally Employed Doctor (LED) - Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST3+ equivalent) within the Maternity & Women's Services Directorate at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is aimed at doctors working at middle-grade level who are seeking to further develop their experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology outside of a formal UK training programme. The role offers an excellent opportunity to working within a busy, consultant-led service, supported by senior clinicians and a well-established multidisciplinary team, within a forward-thinking and high-performing NHS organisation.

The successful candidate will work across the full spectrum of women's healthcare, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care in antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and gynaecology settings, while providing senior clinical input and leadership appropriate to ST3+ level.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the middle-grade Obstetrics & Gynaecology medical team, providing senior clinical care across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings with and appropriate level of autonomy.

Duties include leadership of labour ward activity during shifts, management of complex obstetric and gynaecology cases, supervision and support of junior doctors, and participating in daily ward rounds, multidisciplinary handovers and safety briefings. The post holder will be expected to recognise and manage clinical deterioration, escalating appropriately to on-call consultants in line with Trust policies.

The role includes full participation in the middle-grade Obstetrics & Gynaecology on-call rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a forward-thinking NHS Trust providing a full range of maternity, neonatal and women's health services to the local population. The Directorate is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care, supported by a strong focus on multidisciplinary working, education and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will join a supportive clinical team with access to senior supervision, structured induction and opportunities for learning and development within a consultant-led service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide senior clinical input across obstetric and gynaecology services, including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, emergency gynaecology and inpatient services. They will lead and coordinate care during on-call shifts, support patient flow and safety, and contribute to teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior colleagues.

The role includes active participation in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activity. Although this is a non-training post, the post holder will be supported to develop competencies aligned to ST3+ level, including leadership, supervision and decision-making, and to maintain a professional development portfolio.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise

Desirable

• MRCOG Part 1 and/or Part 2
• Evidence of progress towards MRCOG

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Completion of Core Training / equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years postgraduate clinical experience
• Significant experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at middle-grade or equivalent level
• Ability to manage obstetrics and gynaecology patients with a high degree of autonomy

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience in a middle-grade O& G role
• Experience of labour ward leadership and emergency cover
• Experience relevant to Portfolio Pathway evidence collection

Clinical Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Competence in managing obstetric emergencies with consultant support
• Ability to perform obstetric procedures appropriate to ST3+ level
• Strong clinical decision-making and risk assessment skills
• Sound understanding of clinical governance and patient safety

Desirable

• Experience in subspecialty areas such as early pregnancy, benign gynaecology or urogynaecology
• Experience contributing to guideline development or service improvement

Leadership, Communication & Teamwork

Essential

• Ability to supervise and support resident doctors
• Excellent communication skills in high-pressure clinical environments
• Effective leadership and team-working skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands

Desirable

• Experience of teaching or mentoring junior colleagues
• Evidence of leadership or rota coordination experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Professional, reliable and resilient approach to work
• Willingness to engage in feedback, reflection and development
• Flexible approach to rota working

Desirable

• Career interest in long-term practice within Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Motivation to progress via Portfolio Pathway or senior non-training routes

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