Job summary
Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to his/ her charge. Co-responsibility for the proper functioning of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department, including the supervision of more junior medical staff.

Main duties of the job

• Participation in the on call rota.
• Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.
• Attending theatre sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing procedures as appropriate.
• Running of wards with consultant cover on site during the day, consultant off site after hours.

About us
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

Details
Closing date: 02 November 2026
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 11 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 318-26-OBSREG - A
Location: Gloucester Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN

Job responsibilities
Working within a multidisciplinary team. Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate. Communication with other team members as appropriate. Co-ordinating appropriate medical disciplines concerned with care for your speciality and communicating appropriately with general practitioners (GPs) and community agencies. Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the speciality and referred to the speciality.

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Medical Degree
• MRCOG Part 1
• Medical education in a university recognised by GMC
• Completion of Foundation Training
• Able to work full shift pattern
• Excellent communication skills
• At least 6 months experience working in the NHS UK

Desirable

• MRCOG Part 2 and 3
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of team work

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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact: College Tutor Georgia Smith, georgiasmith@nhs.net, 03004226269

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