Trust Doctor (ST1-2) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job summary
This is a whole time post for a Trust Doctor (ST1-2) at the Royal United Hospital Bath for the August rotation 2026, starting 5th August 2026 and ending 2nd December 2026 .

This post is designed for candidates with previous experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology who wish to have further training in obstetrics and gynaecology. This role will involve covering on call rotas, including admissions from the emergency department and the community. In addition it is also expected that this role will assist with gynaecological elective surgery, obstetrics emergency and elective surgery, ward rounds, emergency clinics and other duties as required.

Main duties of the job
This post is designed for candidates with previous experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology who wish to have further training in obstetrics and gynaecology. This role will involve covering on call rotas, including admissions from the emergency department and the community. In addition it is also expected that this role will assist with; gynaecological elective surgery, obstetrics emergency and elective surgery, ward rounds, emergency clinics and other duties as required.

About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details
Date posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 4 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 427-8122204
Job locations: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Maintain Full registration with the GMC
• Surgical experience

Desirable

• Obtained MRCOG Part 1

Ability and Knowledge
Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience in a foundation programme approved training post, or equivalent, with evidence of achieving foundation competencies.
• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.

Desirable

• Surgical aptitude demonstrated

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Maintain Full registration with the GMC
• Surgical experience

Desirable

• Obtained MRCOG Part 1

Ability and Knowledge
Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience in a foundation programme approved training post, or equivalent, with evidence of achieving foundation competencies.
• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.

Desirable

• Surgical aptitude demonstrated

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).

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.

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: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Kate O'Brien janice.rabenda@nhs.net

Details
Date posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 4 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 427-8122204
Job locations: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.