Speciality Doctor - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

NHS Scotland

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology based at Univeristy Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

24 hours per week.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

We wish to appoint a specialty associate specialist (SAS) doctor within the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University Hospital Crosshouse. The post is available to commence from 1st September 2026.

Applications are invited from doctors for the position of specialty in O&G in NHS Ayrshire and Arran who have successfully completed minimum two years post graduate experience in O&G and are looking for a position at middle grade level.

The aim of this post is to provide development opportunities for the post-holders, while supporting our key service areas in relation to the provision of clinical care by a trained doctor workforce. The post will provide experience in the management of obstetric and gynaecology patients and gain procedural skills. The post is structured to allow post-holder the opportunity to further develop their medical career.

• Wishing a permanent post a SAS or regrading as specialist doctor within the specialty.
• Wishing to consider alternative routes to Specialist registration (CESR)

The obstetric and gynaecology team are keen to provide teaching and to support candidates through the MRCOG examinations if wished. Given the broad range of clinical presentations available at University Hospital Crosshouse, there are extensive learning opportunities to facilitate this.

There will be regular opportunities to perform and develop surgical skills.

During the tenure of the appointment post-holders will have access to a £1250 study budget (pro rata), to support them with the attainment of their career aims.

A 50% pay banding supplement will be paid to recognise contribution to out of hours working and the core salary will be will be based on a salary range of £45,504 - £71,550. Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice by the time of appointment.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Dr Fiona Dennison, Clinical Director Obstetrics at Fion, or alternatively on Dr Laura Beatty, RCOG Tutor, Gynaecology at lau

Please note that these posts do not carry educational approval with the Dean.

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It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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