Trust Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ST5-7 level)

Trust Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ST5-7 level)
Location: Whipps Cross Hospital, London
Closing date: 04 November 2026
Salary: £56,763 to £69,976 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic doctor to join the current Obstetrics and Gynaecology team as a Trust Doctor at Barts Health NHS Trust for 1 year.

The post will be based at The Whipps Cross University Hospital. This is a non-training post but will provide valuable experience in maternal-fetal medicine and high risk obstetrics for those wishing to secure future posts, including at consultant level for applicants who already hold CCT.

Main duties of the job
Individuals will require full GMC Registration and should be post MRCOG. These posts are aimed at UK or Overseas trainee obstetricians at ST 5+ level or above, and for EU trained individuals with the appropriate level of clinical experience. The successful applicant should have already achieved basic obstetric ultrasound skills. There will be an out of hours component to the job as a senior registrar with responsibility for supervising a more junior SpR on delivery suite and covering gynaecology emergencies.

Opportunities will be given to work with the fetal medicine team together with attending the range of maternal medicine clinics offered at Whipps Cross. Post holders will be trained in obstetric ultrasound and the management of maternal medical conditions as well as in high risk antenatal and intrapartum obstetrics. There will also be opportunities to develop obstetric leadership skills and obstetric ATSMs may be supported depending on the candidates interests. Successful candidates will be encouraged to participate in teaching, research, audit and journal club. In line with our commitment to improving the working lives of our junior doctors, the duties and hours are fully compliant with the New Deal initiative.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Person Specification
Essential:

• MBBS equivalent
• MRCOG
• Able to work as a senior registrar on delivery suite
• Good communication skills
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Basic obstetric ultrasound skills
• To be eligible for registration with GMC
• Evidence of involvement in audit/quality improvement

Desirable:

• CCT or equivalent
• Experience in the UK as senior registrar on delivery suite
• Intermediate obstetric ultrasound skills or equivalent
• Obstetric ATSMs
• Research experience
• To take up post as soon as possible

Contact
For questions about the job, contact Miss Rebecca Allen, Consultant Obstetrician, rebecca.allen5@nhs.net

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 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.