Barts Health NHS Trust
Trust Doctor (eqv to ST6/7) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
Trust Doctor (eqv to ST6/7) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

3 Posts Available: 2 x 12 month contracts and 1 x 6 month contract

Please note that, owing to the anticipated start date and service needs, only candidates who are currently eligible to work in the UK and are able to commence employment promptly will be considered.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated doctors to join the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at Barts Health NHS Trust as Clinical Fellows. These posts are initially offered for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension. We welcome applications from candidates available to commence as soon as possible.

Based at Newham University Hospital, these posts provide an excellent opportunity for senior trainees and qualified specialists to further develop their clinical expertise within a supportive and dynamic department.

Main duties of the job

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage obstetric and gynaecological patients within agreed competencies.
• Provide senior clinical decision-making during elective and emergency clinical activity.
• Lead the management of acute obstetric and gynaecological presentations during on-call periods.
• Participate in antenatal, postnatal, labour ward, emergency gynaecology, ambulatory gynaecology and inpatient ward care.
• Undertake outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
• Perform obstetric and gynaecological procedures appropriate to registrar level.
• Independently perform caesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, manual removal of placenta and surgical management of miscarriage.
• Ensure timely escalation of complex or high-risk cases to consultant colleagues.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £59,406 to £62,049 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-MED8421613NUH
Job locations: Newham University Hospital, Glen road, London, E13 8SL, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
This Clinical Fellow post provides advanced registrar-level experience within a busy and diverse Obstetrics and Gynaecology department. The Trust is committed to supporting the post holder in developing their career within Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, safe and compassionate care across obstetric and gynaecological services, whilst developing expertise within a specialist area of interest including Maternal Medicine, Fetal Medicine, Gynaecological Oncology, Urogynaecology, Colposcopy, or Early Pregnancy and Ambulatory Gynaecology.

The successful candidate will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: MRCOG Part 2 or equivalent; MBBS or equivalent medical qualification; Full GMC registration with license to practice
• Desirable: Evidence of MDT training including PROMPT or ALSO; MRCOG Part 3 or equivalent; Evidence of fetal monitoring training

Experience

• Essential: Experience managing acute obstetric and gynecological presentations; Experience working within Obstetrics and Gynecology at registrar level within the NHS
• Desirable: Experience in a specialist area of Obstetrics or Gynecology; Experience working within large, diverse and high-volume maternity units

Knowledge

• Essential: Understanding of Good Medical Practice; Broad knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Understanding of governance, patient safety and clinical risk management
• Desirable: Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies; Knowledge of national maternity safety initiatives

Skills

• Essential: IT literacy and clinical documentation skills; Ability to independently perform caesarean section, instrumental delivery, manual removal of placenta and surgical management of miscarriage; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Desirable: Teaching and presentation skills; Laparoscopic surgical skills including salpingectomy; Experience using electronic patient record systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Newham University Hospital, Glen road, London, E13 8SL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director, Manjula Raajkumar

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