Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Uhmb; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay is seeking Specialty Doctors in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join a 6-doctor full-shift rota at Furness General Hospital in Barrow‑in‑Furness. This post supports CESR qualification and ongoing professional development.

Key requirements include GMC Registration with Licence to Practice, MRCOG Part 1, MRCPG Part 2, and 3+ years post-foundation experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology with Labour Ward exposure.

Qualifications

• MRCOG Part 1 and MRCPG Part 2 are required.
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice is required.
• Experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology with Labour Ward exposure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general Obstetrics and Gynaecology services.
• Take part in a 6 doctor full shift rota.
• Support candidates working towards CESR qualification.

Skills

Vaginal delivery

Caesarean section

CTG interpretation

Diagnostic laparoscopy

Teaching

OBGyn procedures

Education

MRCOG Part 1

MRCPG Part 2

GMC Registration

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area Obstetrics & Gynaecology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract Permanent Hours 10 sessions per week (Full Time 10 pa's per week) Job ref 331-B0861126

Site Furness General Hospital Town Barrow In Furness Salary £63,696 - £102,689 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups - including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctors to start as soon as possible. The post holder will provide general Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services and take part in a 6 Doctor full shift rota. We would be able to support a candidate working towards their CESR qualification.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctors to start as soon as possible. The post holder will provide general Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services and take part in a 6 Doctor full shift rota. We would be able to support a candidate working towards their CESR qualification.

Furness General Hospital is a modern District General Hospital located on the edge of Barrow-in-Furness. It serves the population of the Furness peninsula and the surrounding part of South Cumbria. Barrow in Furness is perfectly situated just outside the beautiful Lake District National Park.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• MRCOG Part 1
• MRCPG Part 2

Experience

• 3 years post Foundation Training Experience in general obs & Gynae
• Labour Ward Experience
• Good understanding of principles of audit

Personal Qualities

• Evidence of organisational and management skills
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary team

Skills, ability & Knowledge

• Ability to perform vaginal instrumental delivery independently
• Ability to perform Caesarean Section independently
• Ability to interpret CTG
• Ability to perform diagnostic laparoscopy independently
• Experience in under graduate and post graduate teaching
• Evidence of understanding of Clinical Governance

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

Internal only posts are only open to employees of UHMBT and this does not include employees of OneLSC working in our hospitals.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert. If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, there is a charge of £41.00 for Enhanced and £20.00 for Standard & Basic clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 4 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.