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Job summary

Main area
ST1
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST1/2)
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term until 6th October 2026)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
344-5002MEDWCY
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
Town
Margate
Salary
£52,656 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/10/2025 08:00

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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Trust Doctor (ST1) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST1/2)

Job overview

The QEQM is a busy district general hospital close to the Kent coast and surrounded by countryside. We have 3000 deliveries per year. This is a positive time to join Women’s Health in East Kent Hospitals. Following the publication of the Kirkup report in October 2022 we have embarked on a journey to fundamentally transform the way we work to provide the right standard of care and compassion every day. The maternity care has been recently awarded 'Good' in a CQC inspection. The labour ward has 8 delivery rooms and a dedicated obstetrics emergency theatre. There is a joint antenatal and postnatal ward and a co-located maternity led unit. There are specialist clinics that take place weekly in urogynaecology, fertility, colposcopy, fetal medicine, high risk obstetrics, menopause care and rapid access clinics. Facilities for urodynamics, outpatient hysteroscopy and early pregnancy ultrasound scanning also exist. A dedicated early pregnancy unit (EPAU) and gynae assessment unit (GAU) are also present which is adjacent to the gynaecology ward.

Main duties of the job

The doctor will participate in a full shift pattern to provide 24-hour cover. This is EWTD compliant and the frequency of on call is 1 in 10. Regular attendance of antenatal and gynaecological clinics. Supporting antenatal triage/day assessment. Attendance/assistance in theatre lists for elective and emergency obstetric and benign gynaecology/gynae oncology cases. Participation in mandatory training, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance.

Communication: This will include responsibility for and arrangement of: - (i) Communication and liaison with all other medical and service departments within the hospital including: - General Management, Medical Records, Social Work Department (ii) Communication with General Practitioners will include telephone discussion of problems and writing of letters about cases seen in the department (iii) Communication with other hospitals and special departments in other hospital.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.


Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration General training equivalent to completion of Foundation year 1 & 2
Desirable criteria
  • MRCOG part 1-3.

Skills and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Possess a range of clinical knowledge, skills and information technology expertise
  • Sees patients within a holistic context.
  • Minimum of English Level 2 (GCE Grade C or equivalent), IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience.
  • PROMPT.
  • ASLO/MOET.
  • BLS/NLS.

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • Consistently safe.
  • Vigilant about safety
  • Reassuringly professional
  • Listens and clearly communicates
  • Delivers the best outcomes.
  • Appreciates good work.
  • Always improving self and services.
Desirable criteria
  • Completed audit/QIP

Personal/Professional Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Welcoming and polite
  • Attentive and helpful
  • Respect others’ time
  • Speak up on behalf of those who can’t.
  • Respect people and their dignity
  • Work as a team
  • Take responsibility
  • Be a leader

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Upholds and models the Trust Values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Lea
Job title
College Tutor
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Nimmi Manheri-Othayoth [email protected] Clinical Lead

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