Trust Doctor - Obstetrics & Gynaecology (C/ST3 - ST5)

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery onsite at Exeter

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Trust Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (C/ST3 - ST5) based in Exeter. The role includes on-call duties, teaching medical students and trainees, and contributing to departmental audits and governance processes.

The post is fixed-term, with 40-hour full-time contracts, and potential extensions based on rotational posts. Applicants must have UK ST3+ experience and may pursue CESR for CCT.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience at ST3 level or above in the UK.
• Eligible for CESR route to CCT.
• Willingness to take on on-call duties and teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Engage in audit and governance activities within the department.
• Provide obstetrics and benign gynaecology clinical services and on-call cover as required.
• Support the gynaecology cancer centre services and specialised clinics.

Skills

Teaching & training

Clinical governance

On-call management

Education

Medical degree (MBBS)

Job description

Vacancies Trust Doctor - Obstetrics & Gynaecology (C/ST3 - ST5)

Role Summary

These include benign gynaecological surgery, ambulatory gynaecology, urogynaecology, vulval disease, colposcopy and advanced labour ward practice. This post will also contain a resident on call commitment at second on call (Registrar) level which is a 1 in 8 full shift rota.

This is a fixed-term based on 40 hour full time contracts for a Trust Grade Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology based in Exeter, with potential to extend depending on confirmation of rotational posts.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to teaching of both undergraduates and doctors in training, and to take an active role in the dynamic audit and governance functions of the department.
The unit has an excellent reputation for education with protected time for teaching and consultant led educational supervision. It provides obstetric care to 4000 women per year and has an equally busy benign gynaecology unit, and is a gynaecological cancer centre.

Any applicants must have 12 months experience at ST3 level or above in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates wishing to apply for CCT via the CESR route.

Any applicant wishing to work less than full time for personal reasons will be considered for this post.

Working Pattern:Full and part time positions available.

Interview Date:To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Annabel Kemp, Clinical Lead for Gynaecology [e-mail] , Lisa Knight, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Clinical Tutor for Obstetrics & Gynaecology [e-mail]

These roles are fixed term role until 30/04/2027, with the potential to extend based on rotation confirmation.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trustand Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Trust Doctor - Obstetrics & Gynaecology (C/ST3 - ST5)

• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-63303-14373
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 12 October, 2026
• Job Category Medical
• Staff Group Medical & Dental