Trust Grade SHO in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (equivalent to CT1-2)
The closing date is 30 April 2026
Kettering General Hospital are looking to recruit an SHO on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave until February 2027. Contract to be reviewed for extension/permanent post from April 2027.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is housed in a single building with 33 Obstetric beds, 17 Gynaecological beds and 14 Special Care Baby Cots (4 designated intensive care). Approximately 3,800 mothers are delivered within the Department annually, and approximately 3,300 ladies are admitted to the Gynaecology Ward (including Day Cases).
There are peripheral out-patient clinics at the Nuffield Diagnostic Centre, Corby, Isebrook Hospital, Wellingborough, Nene Park, Rushden and Market Harborough.
The following services are provided within the department:
* A Foetal Health Unit, which includes an Antenatal Day Case Unit and an EPAU.
* Colposcopy and minor operations suite.
* Ultrasound scanning and pre natal diagnosis service.
* Medical termination of pregnancy service.
* Infertility Clinic.
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for the assessment and management of patients on a day-to-day basis, under consultant supervision.
* To participate in ward rounds
* To ensure the effective delivery of care to patients in day case and inpatient theatres (some specialties)
* To ensure the effective delivery of care to patients in outpatient clinics
* To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
* To communicate effectively with clinical, nursing and other colleagues in the provision of patient care
* To provide supervision and support to colleagues as appropriate for the grade.
* To ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
* To follow Trust policies and procedures
* To be punctual and always report to/be available for work at the agreed start time
Qualifications
* GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner or eligible for registration
* Medical Degree -MBBS or equivalent
* MRCOG Pt 1 or equivalent
Knowledge/Experience
* Experience appropriate to grade, including examination, history taking and infection control and understanding own limitations
* Understand current issues in O&G and practise in the UKX
* Experience in Audit
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.
£52,656 a year per annum, plus rota enhancements
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