Locally Employed ST1-2 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

This post being offered is until October 2027 on the SHO rota tier. This is covering a maternity leave – leaving a current gap in the rota until October 2027 Deanery rotations. This is working 1:12 oncall rota alongside FY2, GPST1/2 and O+G ST1/2 doctors. Previous obstetrics and gynaecology experience is desirable but not essential. This role would be good for someone wanting to build on their previous O+G training.  The oncall is working with a more senior ST3+/ST5+ doctor and a consultant.

Main rostered duties include daytime and night oncalls (including weekends) for obstetrics and gynaecology, maternity assessment, postnatal ward and caesarean section lists, antenatal and gynaecology clinics and gynaecology theatres. You would be supported in undertaking training in procedural skills such as instrumental and caesarean birth to support your development if suitable.  Self Development Time is included in the rota. You would be encouraged to attend departmental teaching and meetings that occur through the month.

Qualifications - Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Qualifications that demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English language
• MRCOG Part 1 would be desirable

Clinical Experience - Essential

• Minimum of 2 years working as a doctor. Completion of FY2 competencies or equivalent is expected.
• Desirable – previous O+G experience including training in fetal monitoring. Some experience but not necessarily full competence in  non-rotational instrumental births (ventouse and forceps), and caesarean sections, perineal repairs, surgical management of miscarriage. (Specialty Trainee 1-2+ or equivalent).

Clinical Skills

Demonstrate evidence of being able to

• manage/prioritise time
• manage information effectively
• prioritise clinical need
• organise ward rounds
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality

Other

• Evidence of completed audit
• Evidence of teaching experience
• Leadership skills – ability to take responsibility, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. 

For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026

Smoke Free Policy: 

All of our hospitals operate a strict no smoking policy. Smoking cigarettes or tobacco products is not allowed on any of the grounds or in any of the buildings run by us. This applies to patients, staff, carers and visitors to Trust premises.

Our goal is to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone we care for and, by making sure that our NHS services are smoke-free, we benefit the health of people who use our services as well as the health of the people who work for us.