Overview
Homerton University Hospital is seeking to appoint two Specialist Registrars / Clinical Fellows in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join our busy, supportive, and expanding department.
We are looking for doctors with at least two years of NHS experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, successful completion of the MRCOG Part 1 examination, and a strong desire to pursue a career in the specialty, either through application for a national training number or via the CESR route. We have an excellent track record of supporting clinical fellows to progress via both pathways.
Our department comprises 16 Consultants, 4 post-CCT Fellows, 17 Registrars/Clinical Fellows, and 16 junior doctors, delivering approximately 6,000 births per year with services including maternal medicine, perinatal psychiatry, fetal medicine, fertility, and advanced gynaecology. The recent opening of our New Elective Centre has expanded surgical capacity and training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
This post is offered on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) as an initial 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension. A review will take place after one year to ensure that sessional commitments meet the needs of the service.
The successful candidates will work on a 17-week rolling rota and undertake a broad range of activities, including:
* Obstetrics on-call (day and night)
* Gynaecology on-call (day and night)
* Emergency Obstetric Unit daytime cover
* Elective Caesarean section lists
* Antenatal clinics
* Gynaecology clinics
* Gynaecology theatre lists
About Us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving Hackney, East London, the City and beyond. Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The integrated Trust provides hospital and community health services, with additional services managed out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. We are committed to equality and value diversity, and to inclusion for all staff, reflected in our policies and People Plan, and Fair Recruitment Standards. Homerton offers a broad range of benefits.
Details
Date posted: 05 March 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty registrar
Salary: £44,170 to £67,610 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 293-SWNS-MED-0034
Job locations
Homerton University Hospital, Homerton Row, Homerton, E9 6SR
Job Description
Job responsibilities: The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view the attachments on this page.
The person specification is not the full specification but outlines the criteria against which your application will be assessed.
Person Specification
Essential
* Full registration with the GMC
* MRCOG Part 1
Desirable
* MRCOG Part 2 & 3
Clinical Experience
* At least 2 years' NHS experience in O&G
Clinical Skills
* Ability to assess and manage emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the level of at least an ST3 trainee
* Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols
* Ability to undertake basic Caesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, perineal repairs, and surgical management of miscarriage
* Ability to maintain high quality clinical records
* Personal management skills, including time management and documentation
Desirable
* Undertake hysteroscopies and simple operative laparoscopies
* PROMPT training
* ROBUST course
Clinical governance
* Evidence of quality improvement
Desirable
* Experience in developing guidelines
* Human Factors training
Audit and Research
* Good IT skills
* Clinical Audit Experience
* Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Desirable
* Relevant research experience
* Publication of peer reviewed papers
Teaching Skills and Experience
* Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
* Teaching qualification
* Train the trainers course
Communication
* Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English.
* Ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues; including listening, persuading, negotiating and problem solving
Desirable
* Experience in providing feedback / undertaking debriefs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) 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 see NHS Careers website.
Additional information
Employer details: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton University Hospital, Homerton Row, Homerton, E9 6SR. Employer's website: https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/
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