Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 1st Dec 2025

Job summary

Based in our dedicated Women's Hospital, part of Yeovil District Hospital, our new Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology will be a crucial member of a hard-working clinical team which cares for around 1,700 inpatients and 18,000 outpatients.

You've trained and worked hard to get where you are today. If you want to make the most of your experience and apply your skills to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. This post is full time (10 PAs), fixed term for 1 year initially with potential to renew.

You will be required to work a 8 person full shift, Monday to Sunday with an on call commitment.

We would be keen to support an exceptional candidate to complete their CESR or register for RCOG ATSM which can be supported here at YDH.

The post has justifiably gained a reputation as an ideal stepping stone for candidates who are seeking further experience before applying for the Specialty Training programme and tailored support is provided

Main duties, tasks & skills required

Attend antenatal clinics

Work under the supervision of the Consultant Obstetrician on call for Delivery Suite

Attend the Gynaecology clinics of the Consultant Gynaecologists

Provide support and advice to the junior doctor working in the Emergency Gynaecology Unit

Assist or undertake procedures in theatre with an appropriate level of supervision

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Antenatal clinic: Under the supervision of a Consultant Obstetrician the Specialty Grade Doctor will:

Attend the antenatal clinics of the Obstetricians in their team which may include one of the more specialised maternal medicine clinics

Conduct the initial antenatal assessment of women, identify risk factors in the booking history, and consult or refer appropriately

Counsel women adequately about the investigations offered during pregnancy, interpret the results, communicate the significance of abnormal results to the patient and arrange further management if needed

Detect and manage commonly occurring disorders in pregnancy, recognising their limitations, and referring to other colleagues in the team when necessary

Recognise the roles of the multidisciplinary team

Develop good communication with patients and staff.

Delivery Unit: The Specialty Grade Doctor will work under the supervision of the Consultant Obstetrician on call for Delivery Suite. The Specialty Grade Doctor will:

Work in conjunction with the senior Midwife

Be responsible for the monitoring of foetal condition in labour

Assess and manage abnormal progress of labour

Perform instrumental and operative deliveries, or supervise the junior doctors to do this if appropriate

Manage third stage complications

Be able to manage maternal collapse and neonatal resuscitation

Have input into the management of high risk pregnancies in conjunction with the Consultant Obstetrician

Supervise the junior doctors working on the Delivery Suite

Be aware of the wishes and fears of women in labour, and respect their physical and psychological comfort.

Currently Maternity Unit is closed at Yeovil and is planned to re-open in near future, hence some obstetrics cover may be required at other site in Taunton.

Gynaecology Outpatients: Whilst some Gynaecology clinics cover a wide range of problems other clinics are more specialised in nature. The Specialty Grade Doctor will attend the Gynaecology clinics of the Consultant Gynaecologists in their team, but are also encouraged to attend a variety of the more specialised clinics which provide valuable learning opportunities. The Specialty Grade Doctor will:

Be able to take a gynaecological history and perform an appropriate examination with respect for the woman's dignity and autonomy

Instigate the initial investigation and management of common gynaecological problems such as disorders of menstruation, infertility, incontinence, menopausal symptoms, psychosexual problems and genital tract infections

Understand the principles of cervical screening, the management of pre invasive and invasive disease and post treatment follow up.

Gynaecological Emergencies: The Specialty Grade Doctor will:

Provide support and advice to the junior doctor working in the Emergency Gynaecology Unit

Review and advise on management of complicated cases including attending ED, GAU and EPAC

Early Pregnancy Clinic/ Theatre: The Specialty Grade Doctor will:

Liaise with theatre and anaesthetic staff when arranging the theatre list

Assist or undertake procedures in theatre with an appropriate level of supervision

Job Plan/Rota/On Call Commitments

The weekly timetable will vary a little from week to week to accommodate the rolling rota of night shifts. An example of the weekly rota is shown on the next page and this post would be assigned on a rolling basis to lines 1-8: Leave has to be taken with minimum 8 weeks' notice and all OFFs and FLOATs are moveable to accommodate the rota. The rota will be a 8 person full shift Monday to Sunday WR= Ward Round EPAC= Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic CS= Caesarean Section Admin= Administrative Duties

The post conforms to a 1:8 full shift system. Appropriate amounts of time off before and after each block of nights are included in the rota. The post complies with the requirements of the European Working Time Directive. Night duty commences at 20:30pm and finishes after the morning handover at 09:00am. At night the Specialty Grade will be resident in the hospital and work as 2nd on call with an F2/Trust Fellow 1st on call, and a Consultant on call from home

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential

Medical Degree

MRCOG part 1 or equivalent

ALS or equivalent

Evidence of continuing professional development

Full GMC with a licence to practice at the time of applying

Desirable

MRCOG part 2

Fetal Monitoring training

PROMPT

Experience
Essential

Experience of working in the UK or EU or equivalent health care system other than a clinical attachment.

A minimum of 4 years' postgraduate experience

Management of Labour Ward with indirect supervision and management of elective c-section lists

Desirable

Independent Management of LW

Evidence of complex and routine obstetric/gynaecology procedures

NHS Experience

Additional Criteria
Essential

Please refer to the job description for full details of the essential criteria required to undertake this position

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 Professional Registration

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

For help with your application, contact:

Ahmar Shah

Pay scheme

Hospital Medical and Dental

Band

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£ to £ Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-FAM-3474

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

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