Trust Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - 2 PostsNHS
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.
Job description
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.
About us
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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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