LED ST3+ in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Blackpool

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Locally Employed Doctor (LED) - Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST3+ equivalent) within the Maternity & Women's Services Directorate at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is aimed at doctors working at middle-grade level who are seeking to further develop their experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology outside of a formal UK training programme. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a busy, consultant-led service, supported by senior clinicians and a well-established multidisciplinary team, within a forward-thinking and high-performing NHS organisation.

The successful candidate will work across the full spectrum of women's healthcare, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care in antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and gynaecology settings, while providing senior clinical input and leadership appropriate to ST3+ level.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will work as part of the middle-grade Obstetrics & Gynaecology medical team, providing senior clinical care across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings with an appropriate level of autonomy.
• Duties include leadership of labour ward activity during shifts, management of complex obstetric and gynaecology cases, supervision and support of junior doctors, and participating in daily ward rounds, multidisciplinary handovers and safety briefings.
• The post holder will be expected to recognise and manage clinical deterioration, escalating appropriately to on-call consultants in line with Trust policies.
• The role includes full participation in the middle-grade Obstetrics & Gynaecology on-call rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

About us:

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a forward-thinking NHS Trust providing a full range of maternity, neonatal and women's health services to the local population. The Directorate is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care, supported by a strong focus on multidisciplinary working, education and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will join a supportive clinical team with access to senior supervision, structured induction and opportunities for learning and development within a consultant-led service.

Job responsibilities:

• The post holder will provide senior clinical input across obstetric and gynaecology services, including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, emergency gynaecology and inpatient services.
• They will lead and coordinate care during on-call shifts, support patient flow and safety, and contribute to teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior colleagues.
• The role includes active participation in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activity.
• Although this is a non-training post, the post holder will be supported to develop competencies aligned to ST3+ level, including leadership, supervision and decision-making, and to maintain a professional development portfolio.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications & Registration:
• Essential: Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent), Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Desirable: MRCOG Part 1 and/or Part 2, Evidence of progress towards MRCOG.
• Clinical Experience:
• Essential: Completion of Core Training / equivalent experience, Minimum 4 years postgraduate clinical experience, Significant experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at middle-grade or equivalent level, Ability to manage obstetrics and gynaecology patients with a high degree of autonomy.
• Desirable: Previous NHS experience in a middle-grade O&G role, Experience of labour ward leadership and emergency cover, Experience relevant to Portfolio Pathway evidence collection.
• Clinical Skills & Knowledge:
• Essential: Competence in managing obstetric emergencies with consultant support, Ability to perform obstetric procedures appropriate to ST3+ level, Strong clinical decision-making and risk assessment skills, Sound understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Desirable: Experience in subspecialty areas such as early pregnancy, benign gynaecology or urogynaecology, Experience contributing to guideline development or service improvement.
• Leadership, Communication & Teamwork:
• Essential: Ability to supervise and support resident doctors, Excellent communication skills in high-pressure clinical environments, Effective leadership and team-working skills, Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Desirable: Experience of teaching or mentoring junior colleagues, Evidence of leadership or rota coordination experience.
• Personal Attributes:
• Essential: Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, Professional, reliable and resilient approach to work, Willingness to engage in feedback, reflection and development, Flexible approach to rota working.
• Desirable: Career interest in long-term practice within Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Motivation to progress via Portfolio Pathway or senior non-training routes.

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 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.