Job summary
2 Posts are available, 1 x full time 12 months fixed term at Darlington Memorial Hospital and 1 x full time 12 months fixed term at University Hospital of North Durham.

Join our dynamic Obstetrics & Gynaecology team and play a key role in transforming maternity care.

We are excited to offer a new Tier 2 Registrar post, developed to support the implementation of the Birmingham Symptom-specific Obstetric Triage System (BSOTS) and enhance the delivery of safe, timely and high-quality care within our maternity triage service.

The successful applicant will primarily be based within the Pregnancy Assessment Unit (PAU), providing senior clinical decision-making and supporting the assessment and management of women attending maternity triage during Monday to Friday daytime hours. Alongside this core role, you will gain a broad range of clinical experience through a rotational programme that includes obstetric theatres, antenatal and gynaecology clinics, and both obstetric and gynaecology on-call commitments, with responsibilities tailored to your experience and competencies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced registrar looking to develop advanced acute obstetric skills, leadership experience and service improvement expertise within a supportive, forward-thinking department committed to innovation, education and outstanding patient care.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will primarily work within the Pregnancy Assessment Unit, supporting the delivery of the Birmingham Symptom-specific Obstetric Triage System (BSOTS). Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, they will assess women presenting with pregnancy-related concerns, undertake clinical histories and examinations, review maternal observations and fetal surveillance including CTGs, formulate management plans and initiate appropriate investigations and treatment.

They will work closely with the midwifery team to ensure women receive timely, safe and effective care, escalating concerns and managing obstetric emergencies in conjunction with the on-call registrar and consultant obstetrician.

In addition to the core PAU role, the successful applicant will rotate through other areas of the department to maintain and develop a broad range of Obstetrics and Gynaecology skills. These duties include participation in elective and emergency obstetric and gynaecology theatres, including exposure to robotic gynaecological surgery, outpatient antenatal and gynaecology clinics, labour ward, and obstetric and gynaecology on-call duties appropriate to their experience and competencies.

The post holder will also be expected to contribute to multidisciplinary team working, clinical governance, teaching, audit and quality improvement activities within the department.

About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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Details
Date posted: 06 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year
MT04 Pay Grade per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9439-2627-N68
Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom; University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road, DURHAM, DH1 5TW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This role offers a varied mix of acute obstetrics and gynaecology within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The successful applicant will spend the majority of their time working in the Pregnancy Assessment Unit, providing senior clinical input alongside the midwifery team to assess and manage women presenting with pregnancy-related concerns.

The role involves undertaking clinical assessments, reviewing maternal and fetal wellbeing, including interpretation of CTGs, formulating management plans, coordinating ongoing care and responding to obstetric emergencies in collaboration with the on-call registrar and consultant obstetrician.

In addition to the Pregnancy Assessment Unit, the post includes regular experience across the wider Obstetrics and Gynaecology department, including elective and emergency theatre sessions, antenatal and gynaecology outpatient clinics, labour ward and obstetric and gynaecology on-call commitments, depending on experience and competency. There will be opportunities to gain experience in advanced gynaecological surgery, including robotic theatre lists, while maintaining a broad range of clinical skills. The role also provides opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary teaching, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives, making it ideal for a clinician wishing to develop both their clinical expertise and leadership skills.

The post is based on a 40-hour working week, with a flexible schedule that can be tailored to departmental needs and the successful candidate, including variation in daily hours and the option of weekend working where appropriate.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• UK NHS experience.
• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
• MRCOG part 1.

Desirable

• MRCOG part 2 & 3.

Experience
Essential

• Ability to provide complete details of employment history.
• Relevant UK NHS experience.
• Experience of working in O&G at SHO level.

Desirable

• Experience of working in O&G at tier 2 level.

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Independent with Non-Rotational Instrumental delivery: forcep, ventouse.
• LSCS - basic.
• Perineal repair.
• Surgical management of miscarriage

Desirable

• LSCS- intermediate/advanced.
• Rotational Instrumental Delivery.
• 3rd/4th degree perineal repair.
• Simple operative laparoscopy.

Special Requirements
Essential

• Language: All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
• Audit: Evidence of active participation in audit

Desirable

• Completion of relevant courses: Basical surgical skills, perineal repair

Statutory Registration
Essential

• Full GMC registration.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Sindhu Velur, velur.sindhu@nhs.net, 01913332333

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.