Trust grade ST1/ST2 Obstetrics & Gynaecology

We are appointing a 1x 12-month post and 2x 6-months (with the possibility of extension) posts, all posts are for an immediate start. The Obstetrics and Gynaecology department within University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top London Hospitals for training. This is a busy but very friendly tertiary level unit dealing with a wide range of interesting conditions.

Although the post is not recognised by the Royal College of Gynaecologist as training posts, they offer excellent educational opportunities and the successful applicant will be given the same educational opportunities. The department is housed in a state of the art facility in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson wing of UCLH. The successful candidates will join the existing strong Obstetrics and Gynaecology medical team, with an international reputation in excellent care and research.

Successful applicants will benefit from the department’s extensive teaching programme and the excellent clinical experience it offers. We offer the same training and educational opportunities to all of our ST1/ST2s. The successful candidate will be fully supported by a thriving and friendly department and will be encouraged to take forward academic development.

Please note that due to a high volume of applications received, this vacancy will now close on 16th of February at 23:59. You are advised to immediately submit your application.

The ST1/ST2’s are responsible for the day-to-day care of Gynaecology and obstetrics patients. They attend some Gynaecology Out-patient and Theatre sessions and Ante-natal clinics. They are responsible for emergencies admitted through A&E at UCH. Whilst covering the Labour Ward, ST1/ST2’s are encouraged to perform a wide range of operative obstetric procedures whilst being supervised by a senior member of the unit. All ST1/ST2’s are encouraged to participate in Audit and research programmes.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gemma Bearcroft Job title: Medical Staffing Officer