Job summary
This post is designed for candidates with previous experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

We are active in the teaching of both Medical Students and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Trainees as part of the Nottingham Medical School rotation.

Participation in out of hours on-call rota will be expected.

12 months fixed term

Main duties of the job
You will be expected to undertake the following duties:

• Provision of a service to Sherwood Forest Hospitals, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department
• The post holder is expected to contribute towards the teaching and training of medical students
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity
• Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD - CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory. We would encourage contribution to Quality Improvement processes including sustainable development within the department and across the trust.

About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 214-W&C26-8065656 A
Location: Sherwood Forest Hospital's, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JL, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.

Desirable

• Membership of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Experience
Essential

• Current experience of working within the NHS
• Must have completed at least 4 years full time postgraduate training at least 2 of which must be in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Able to perform instrumental birth independently and intermediate caesarean section
• Experience of working on a single registrar tier rota out of hours in the NHS

Research
Essential

• Completed at least one audit project related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Teaching
Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students, nursing or paramedical staff

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: Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Service Director for Maternity and Gynaecology, Leena Maddock-Khan, Leena.maddockkhan@nhs.net, 01623622515

Post subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Apply through our website.