Job summary
- Main area
- Obs & Gynae
- Grade
- MN37
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Until 4th August 2024)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-D-10524
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £49,559 - £64,288 pa plus £149 london allowance
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Resident Doctor ST3/4 Level (MN37), Obs & Gyane
MN37
Job overview
Our department is seeking an enthusiastic and flexible full time resident doctor. This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain both clinical and surgical experience within a teaching hospital setting. The successful candidate will participate in the on call rota for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The role includes supervised and protected ultrasound (Transabdominal and Transvaginal) training sessions within the Gynaecology Day Assessment Unit (GDAU).
In addition, there will be regular clinical sessions in the antenatal clinic, gynaecology clinic, maternity day assessment unit as well as theatre session. This post also provides opportunities to engage in teaching, audit and quality improvement activities. Weekly department teaching sessions are held to support continued learning and professional development. Department will provide essential training such as PROMPT/ CTG study day/ MED2.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work under both direct and indirect supervision of consultants. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are essential.
The successful candidate should demonstrate compassion towards patients, along with strong time management and organisational skills.
Duties will include Labour/Gynaecology/Night on call. We have 120 hours LW consultant presence and operates with Gynaecology Consultant hot week. Other clinical areas include: Obstetrics- Triage/Antenatal ward/Maternity Day assessment unit/Antenatal clinic/ CS Gynaecology- CEPOD/ Gynaecology clinic/ Main theatre/ Day Surgery Unit/ GDAU Special interest clinics
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Reports to: Miss Patricia Chan
Accountable to: Miss Anku Mehta clinical director
EPAG lead- Miss Shikha Kapur
Core Hours- Shift work/On Calls
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- MBBS
- GMC registration
- MRCOG Part 1/2
Desirable criteria
- MRCOG Part 3
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge in managing acute problems in early pregnancy and gynaecology.
- Knowledge in managing problems that arise in pregnancy in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal.
Desirable criteria
- PROMPT/Robust
- CTG Study day
- Basic ultrasound scanning in Obstetrics and gynaecology
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Miss Patricia Chan
- Job title
- Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 07423032289
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