Specialty Doctor - Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Position Overview

We are seeking to appoint a full‑time Specialty Doctor to work in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology to commence as soon as possible for maternity leave cover.

Key Responsibilities

• Work at middle‑grade level and participate in the full‑shift middle‑grade on‑call rota with a 1:10 pattern.
• Provide second on‑call for the delivery suite and gynaecological emergencies.
• Attend theatres, antenatal and gynaecology clinics.
• Support instrumental deliveries, caesarean sections and surgical management of miscarriages at a basic level.
• Carry out any additional duties as required by the Trust.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Basic medical degree (eg. MBBS/MBChB or equivalent).
  MRCOG Part 1 and minimum 3 years middle‑grade experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in the NHS.
• MRCOG Part 2 & 3 desirable; full MRCOG (or equivalent) preferable.
• Experience on a 1:10 on‑call rota at middle‑grade level advantageous.
• Proficiency in instrumental deliveries, caesarean sections and basic surgical miscarriage management.
• English language proficiency for written and spoken communication meeting post requirements.

Employment Details

Contract: 6‑month temporary post. Suitable for maternity leave cover.

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice scheme.
• Car leasing scheme.
• On‑site staff accommodation (subject to availability).
• Option to retain NHS pension or join an alternative scheme.
• Opportunity to develop and implement expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment.

Equality & Diversity

We would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds 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.

About the Trust

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, including a 13‑bedbed inpatient facility, Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU), early pregnancy assessment service, and a Gynaecology outpatients unit with specialty clinics. The Maternity Wing features maternity triage, delivery suite, antenatal and postnatal wards, a neonatal unit, and modern equipment including 10 ultrasound sessions and CTG monitoring.

Facilities

• Ward 23 – 13‑bed inpatient facility.
• Gynaecology Assessment Unit with ultrasound scan machine for emergency patients.
• Early Pregnancy Assessment service (Monday–Friday).
• Gynaecology theatre suite – two operating theatres with anaesthetic and recovery areas; capable of minimal access surgery, open surgery, urogynaecological procedures and hysteroscopic procedures.
• Gynaecology outpatients unit – specialty clinics (ambulatory, colposcopy, one‑stop, urodynamics) and general outpatient clinics.
• Maternity Wing – triage unit, delivery suite, antenatal and postnatal wards, neonatal unit, and specialised delivery rooms including high‑risk and twin delivery rooms.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.