Job summary

Applications are invited to join our Obstetric & Gynaecology Department at Dorset County Hospital. We are a busy unit, managing a wide rural geographical area. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic doctor who has a minimum of two years experience at Registrar Level in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

The middle grades participate in a rota based on 40 hours full shift. The Trust Doctor will be attending major inpatient operating lists to enhance / develop their surgical skills in abdominal and vaginal open surgery. You will be covering Labour ward, Gynaecology Ward, antenatal care clinics and day case surgery.

You will benefit from working alongside a team of 10 Consultants with special interests in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and learning from their skills. We have a broad range of training opportunities available and the successful candidate will be offered the opportunity of continuing professional development, including training in non-clinical aspects of the post. The post holder would be expected to participate in peer supervision and team training programmes.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work across both Obstetrics and Gynaecology, covering Labour Ward, antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology wards, antenatal and gynaecology outpatient clinics, the Day Assessment Triage Units and the Early Pregnancy Unit. This includes being responsible for the care of patients admitted to obstetric and gynaecology beds within Dorset County Hospital (DCH) in rotation with the other department middle grade doctors and for implementing clinical management decisions taken by the Consultants.

To be competent in medical and general obstetric and gynaecological procedures commensurate with a middle grade doctor. This includes ability to manage Labour Ward under indirect Consultant supervision, be competent in all caesarean section categories, instrumental deliveries, 3rd degree perineal tear repair and management of obstetric emergencies.

To assume clinical responsibility under the supervision of the Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist for the management of patients with obstetric and gynaecological disorders. They will assume clinical responsibility for patients under the care of the Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and undertake the necessary administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.