Specialty Doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Fixed Term
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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Specialty Doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Fixed Term
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
This post is for a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Equivalent to ST4+ trainee / registrar).
This is a fixed term (10 months) part time (80%) with 100% on calls post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care.
Applications are invited from candidates with 2 years experience working on a Tier 2 Rota.
The successful candidate will be expected to have full GMC registration at the time of application. MRCOG desirable.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 18 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, Colposcopy and Gynaecological Oncology. The directorate is supported by 8 SAS Doctors (2 Associate specialists and 6 Specialty doctor), 6 Specialty Trainees ST3+ and 13 Junior Doctors (4 O&G ST 1&2, 6 GPSTs and 3 F2)
It would be expected that any successful candidate would take an active role in the service provision of the Department. In addition they would be expected to actively participate in education and audit and the trust have a well-established audit unit to support this. The exact timetable will vary depending on the individual doctor's skills and training requirements. The core sessions of Antenatal clinic, Gynaecology clinic, Labour Ward and Theatre will form the basis of the rota with additional service and educational session
The post holder will be supported by, and work in conjunction with, the Consultants in O&G, working alongside the other second on call doctors, junior medical team and nursing & midwifery colleagues. There is on-call commitment on the second on call rota, so a minimum of 3 years O&G experience is required and a minimum of 12 months clinical experience including independent On Call activity in the UK.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum, pro rata (8 PA's + on call supplement)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-8236711
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Advertisement date: 2nd September 2026
Closing date: 18th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 22nd September 2026
Interview date: TBC
Please note vacancy may close earlier than anticipated if sufficient applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Advertisement date: 2nd September 2026
Closing date: 18th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 22nd September 2026
Interview date: TBC
Please note vacancy may close earlier than anticipated if sufficient applicants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCOG or equivalent medical qualification
- Further Higher Degree CCT/CESR or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty
- Experience of a broad range of medical/surgical specialties
- Experience of Obstetrics & Gynaecology as a specialty trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies
- Participated on/experience of 2nd/3rd on call in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of achievements of ST1/ST2 competencies or equivalent relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of competence to manage Obstetrics & Gynaecology emergencies through continuous work based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation, if appropriate
- Experience & ability to manage junior medical staff
Desirable
- RCOG ATSM or Equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest, Intermediate US skills module, LW ATSM, ATSM in acute gynaecology, advanced antennal practice, ambulatory gynaecology, colposcopy or similar
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to Junior Doctors
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Publications in preferred journals
Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCOG or equivalent medical qualification
- Further Higher Degree CCT/CESR or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty
- Experience of a broad range of medical/surgical specialties
- Experience of Obstetrics & Gynaecology as a specialty trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies
- Participated on/experience of 2nd/3rd on call in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of achievements of ST1/ST2 competencies or equivalent relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Evidence of competence to manage Obstetrics & Gynaecology emergencies through continuous work based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation, if appropriate
- Experience & ability to manage junior medical staff
Desirable
- RCOG ATSM or Equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest, Intermediate US skills module, LW ATSM, ATSM in acute gynaecology, advanced antennal practice, ambulatory gynaecology, colposcopy or similar
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to Junior Doctors
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Publications in preferred journals
Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Sandhya Rao
01516765283
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum, pro rata (8 PA's + on call supplement)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-8236711
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
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