Job overview
An exciting opportunity exists for the successful applicant to work as a Trust Grade Registrar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University Hospitals of Leicester (NHS) Trust.
This post is for a 12 month Fixed term agreement, commencing as soon as possible with the possibility of further extension.
This appointment is suitable for candidates who have experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and can work at a minimum of ST3 level and above. Within this post there is an emphasis on developing and consolidating skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, contribute to the governance processes, updating of departmental policies and guidelines and where appropriate there are opportunities to undertake ATSMs.
Successful candidates will have a named educational supervisor in order to facilitate education and development, and where appropriate candidates will be supported to complete their training via the CESR pathway via our well established CESR training programme. Post holders will participate in the middle grade out of hours on call rota (1:9 LRI / LGH), working weekends and weekdays.
Post holders will be given the opportunity to gain experience in aspects of clinical management, leadership and governance, including root cause analysis and business case development, towards becoming a consultant, focusing upon clinical leadership, governance and managerial aspects
The sucessful candidate will act as a middle grade Doctor capable of unsupervised duties, though under the direction of the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and work on a rota with Specialist Trainees (junior/senior) depending on level of experience. The programme will contain a mixture of antenatal clinics, gynaecology clinics, and gynaecology theatre sessions per week and on call commitments, covering all clinical aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology. Adequate level of knowledge and experience is required for this specialty. Competence in the management of obstetric and gynaecological emergencies is mandatory.
Post holders will be given the opportunity to gain experience in aspects of clinical management, leadership and governance, including root cause analysis and business case development, towards becoming a consultant, focusing upon clinical leadership, governance and managerial aspects
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is one of these sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base.
The department is able to offer advanced training in Ambulatory Gynaecology, Benign Gynaecology, Emergency gynaecology and Early pregnancy, Reproductive Medicine, Maternal medicine, Advanced antenatal practice, Labour ward, Oncology, Urogynaecology.
The successful candidate will be expected to take an active part in Clinical Audit, Risk Management and Clinical Governance, organisation of clinical meetings, and teaching sessions
Undergraduate medical students are taught by the UHL throughout the medical course from years 1 to 5. Both ward and outpatient based clinical teaching as well as tutorial and lecture style teaching is undertaken. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduates and postgraduates as part of this post.
This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025
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