Obstetrics and Gynaecology Senior House Officer

Find out about the current vacancies available at the Trust and take the next step in your career with us.

Main area: Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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

Contract: 12 months (12 month fixed term position)

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week

Salary: £54,499 per annum

Closing: 29/07/2026 12:00

Job overview:

• Provide general Obstetric and Gynaecological services
• Provide on call cover at the University Hospital of North Tees covering Labour Ward and Acute Gynaecology with medical colleagues
• Support a range of clinical, theatre and outpatient elective sessions at both the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool
• Participate in departmental teaching

Main duties of the job:

• Maintaining links with clinical and non-clinical colleagues including:
• Medical staff of all grades
• Clinical and Non-Clinical teams including midwifery, nursing, rota team and other professionals
• Senior Members of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Directorate
• Core Functions:
• Key Results and deliverables:
• Provide general Obstetric and Gynaecological services
• Provide on call cover at the University Hospital of North Tees covering Labour Ward and Acute Gynaecology with medical colleagues
• Support a range of clinical, theatre and outpatient elective sessions at both the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool
• Participate in departmental teaching
• Gain Ultrasound scanning skills
• Undertake mandatory training as directed
• Administrative Responsibilities:
• Participation in the appraisal process (as appraisee)
• Participation in the continuing professional development scheme, including maintaining relevant records as evidence
• Participate and maintain full compliance in mandatory training
• Clinical Responsibilities:
• Completing administrative tasks to progress patients care
• Participation in ward rounds and staff briefings as required
• Participate in departmental undergraduate and postgraduate education
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Working for our organisation:

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts. At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

For further details and the person specification please see the job description attached to this advert.

Person specification:

• Be able to demonstrate previous experience in middle grade obstetrics & gynaecology work
• Basic understanding of the principles of clinical research and its importance in relation to patient care.
• Experience in training undergraduate students/postgraduate trainees.
• Past experience on involvement in research activity

• Understanding of freedom of information and data protection issues.
• Experience of participation in audit with supporting evidence.
• Understanding of current issues in the NHS
• Knowledge of finance and budgets

• Well organised and skilled in time management.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Caring attitude to patients.
• Good leadership skills.
• Evidence of driving change and innovative working practice.
• Medically fit to fulfill all aspects of the post and on call duties.
• Experience in counselling.

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBS check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e‑mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate. At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs. We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process. Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly. We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information:

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method. Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.