Trust Doctor (eqv to ST5+) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job summary

• Barts Health NHS Trust
• Woman's Health Clinical Academic Group
• Trust Doctor (eqv to ST5+ level) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Whipps Cross University Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic doctor to join the current Obstetrics and Gynaecology team as a Trust Grade Registrar at Barts Health NHS Trust. Interested individuals are invited to apply for appointment to start as soon as possible.

The post will be based at Whipps Cross University Hospital and while this is a non-training post, the successful candidate will work across the full range of specialist clinics and theatres and will be invited to take part in all the educational opportunities the department has to offer. There may be an opportunity to develop specialist interests including completion of SITMs if eligible.

Main duties of the job
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.

Individuals will require full GMC Registration and should at least be post MRCOG part 2. These posts are aimed at UK or Overseas trainee obstetricians at ST5+ level or above, and for EU trained individuals with the appropriate level of clinical experience. The successful applicant would join a 16-person middle grade rota.

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.

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £56,763 to £69,976 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-MED8393114WXH
Job locations: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London, E11 1NR, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

• Essential: MBBS equivalent; MRCOG Part 2; Full GMC Registration with license to practice
• Desirable: MRCOG Part 3

Experience

• Essential: Able to work first on call on Labour ward independently.
• Desirable: Experience in the UK as a registrar; Previous Audit / Research / Teaching experience

Skills

• Essential: Able to work within a multidisciplinary team; Good communication skills
• Desirable: Able to perform instrumental deliveries competently; Complex C Section (i.e. fully dilated)

Other

• Essential: To take up post as soon as possible

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Mr Lahiru Ruwanpura, lahiru.ruwanpura@nhs.net

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