Specialty Doctor - Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

We are seeking to appoint a full time Specialty Doctor to work in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology to commence as soon as possible. This is a Trust Middle Grade post in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post holder will participate in a full shift middle grade on-call rota. Duties include second on-call for delivery suite and gynaecological emergencies, attending theatres and antenatal and gynaecology clinics. The rota will be set to 1:10 comprising of week day and weekend on-calls for both nights and day shifts.

The post holder must possess Part 1 Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (or equivalent) and have middle grade experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the NHS. A minimum of 3 years at ST3 or above is desirable. The post will be offered for 12 months with a scope to extend for further duration.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the Trust's values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce. The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including:

• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• On-site staff accommodation (subject to availability)
• The ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme
• The opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

The appointee will work in conjunction with other middle grades contributing to the obstetrics and gynaecology services including the on-call service. The Trust employs 4 FY2s, 4 ST1-2s and 2 GPST1s and they will contribute to the first on-call tier of the rota. The middle grade rota operates on a single tier system of ST 3-7 equivalent levels. Hours of work are in the majority Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. When on-call, you are required to arrive on delivery suite at 8:30 and 20:30 for handover.

The expected duties will be appropriate to the grade and under direct supervision of the responsible consultant including clinics, operating sessions and ward rounds. The daily commitment will vary according to team/consultant responsibilities and the on-call commitments. Delivery suite duty is second on-call and involves supervision of O&G ST1-2, GP trainees and foundation doctors. Out of hours on-call will be undertaken at a middle grade level. The Trust provides at least 77 hours of consultant presence on Delivery Suite and offers opportunity for direct supervision and training on Delivery Suite. Active participation in teaching is encouraged. Clinical administration, including review of results, discharge letters, shared responsibility for in-patient care, will be expected. Annual and study leave must be arranged at least 6 weeks in advance. The post includes prospective cover for annual and study leave of colleagues.