Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Sponsorship Available

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Job summary

This full-time post is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Specialty Doctor to join our department in the provision of Obstetrics & Gynaecology services. There is room in the job plan for applicants to undertake their own clinics and to develop a sub-speciality interest such as urogynaecology, minimal access surgery, colposcopy, infertility or sexual health services.

This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or job-share are encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

All duties of this post are located at St Mary’s Hospital, Newport. The post holder will assist in the provision of a comprehensive service in obstetrics and gynaecology including:

  • To participate in the resident on call
  • To undertake operating and out-patient clinics as required.
  • The professional supervision and management of junior medical and nursing staff as necessary.
  • Undertake professional development and participate in audit, ensuring all clinical governance areas are met. One supporting programmed activity per week [SPA= 4 hours] will be allocated for this.
  • To update one’s clinical and managerial knowledge as required by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. To attend a local annual 2-day maternity update course.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCOG or Equivalent
  • On the GMC specialist register
  • Diploma in Family Planning or willing to undertake the training

Experience Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of achievements of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
  • Shall have completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) There should be evidence of achievement of ST1 competencies in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or the equivalent) at the time of application and a likelihood of achieving ST2 competencies (or their equivalent) by the start date of this post.
  • Wide range of general experience in obstetrics and gynaecology
  • Knowledge of current trends in the specialty.

Desirable

  • ATLS, ALS
  • Second on call experience
  • Registrar/ST3+ level experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Audit and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty

Desirable

  • Published audits
  • Publication in reviewed journals

Personality

Essential

  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Attendance at communications workshop/courses
  • Experience in leadership

Motivation

Essential

  • Commitment to the development of a high quality cost effective service in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Management

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues
  • Ability to develop services

Desirable

  • Attendance at recognised management course/meetings

Other requirements

Essential

  • Full registration with General Medical Council and licence to practise by date of appointment

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).

Closing Date: 7 September 2026

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