Trust Doctor (FY2 equivalent) Obstetrics & Gynaecology Dorchester

This post is based in our Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor who is either looking to develop their experience before applying for specialist training or looking for a trust grade post to continue their own personal development in this area. We are looking to recruit 1.0 WTE position to cover a vacancy for a fixed term of 9 months.

This post would be well suited to a doctor interested in gaining experience and training at the level of a second year foundation trainee in a friendly, energetic and ambitious hospital set in beautiful part of the South coast of England. The doctor would join a group of 6 FY2 and CST doctors working in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

The post is based in Dorset County Hospital which is one of the top performing hospitals in England, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality care. It is set in the market town of Dorchester in the picturesque county of Dorset on the southern coast of England.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical duties include daily rounds of inpatients with the support of a Registrar, regular Consultant ward rounds and there will be opportunities to attend outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
• The post holder will take appropriate responsibility for investigations and management of inpatients.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

As an employer we are keen to offer our employees the maximum opportunity to enhance their professional development. Although this is not an official training post, the experience of the successful applicant will be no different to their Foundation colleagues.

As part of the job description we will offer:

• Education Supervision from a Consultant based in the specialty
• Dedicated time in the working week to spend in theatre gaining experience in and exposure to operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Access to the Foundation E-Portfolio
• 10 days Study Leave/annum
• £500 study leave budget
• Access to all teaching opportunities that come within the Foundation Programme at DCH
• Access to the same T&Cs written into the 2016 contract for Doctors in Training

Job responsibilities

Within the Divisions, each specialty/department is responsible for delivering high quality patient treatment and care within the resources allocated to it. Clinical Directors or Clinical Leads are assigned to individual specialties/departments, or groups thereof. All medical staff are expected to take an active part in the affairs of their specialty/department.

The successful candidate will be professionally accountable to the Divisional Director and managerially accountable to the Divisional Manager. Senior medical staff must participate in annual appraisals and job planning meetings, at which objectives are set and reviewed.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Essential: MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

Experience

• Essential: 1 years' experience at foundation level or equivalent.
• Evidence of ability to communicate effectively in English both written and oral
• Experience of multidisciplinary working.
• Evidence of working independently
• Recent significant UK experience

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Essential: Ability to demonstrate effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
• Desirable: Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly
• Understanding of simple obstetric and gynaecological conditions

Audit & Research

• Essential: Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits in the last 18 months.
• Knowledge of principles of scientific research

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.