Trust Resident Doctor STLevel , Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job Summary

Our department is seeking a well‑motivated resident doctor to gain both clinical and surgical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology within a teaching hospital setting. This post supports the candidate to gain experience in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology core curriculum. An education supervisor is provided and post holders are encouraged to engage with the eportfolio to document training competencies.

The day‑to‑day clinical responsibilities will form the significant part of the training offered. All doctors are expected to undertake audit and contribute to the weekly departmental academic teaching programme. Departmental training will include PROMPT, CTG study day and MED
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The successful candidate will participate in the on‑call rota, providing cover for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a three‑tier system. Regular clinical sessions include antenatal clinic, gynaecology clinic, maternity triage, maternity day assessment unit and theatre sessions. Applicants must have completed MRCOG Part 3 and be registered with the GMC. The post holder will work under both direct and indirect supervision of consultants.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are essential, together with compassion for patients and strong time‑management and organisational skills.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood health‑care centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together; our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. We offer a variety of flexible working options and recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

• Date posted: 17 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Doctor – other
• Salary: £52,291 to £67,610 a year plus £149 HCA
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 360‑D‑11000
• Job locations:
  Cross Site, Watford, WD18 0HB

• Reports to:
  
  Miss Patricia Chan
• Accountable to:
  Miss Anku Mehta, clinical director
• EPAG lead:
  Miss Shikha Kapur
• Core hours:
  Shift work / On calls
• Regular clinical sessions:
  Antenatal clinic, gynaecology clinic, maternity triage, maternity day assessment unit, theatre

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• MRCOG Part 3
• Experience in an NHS hospital
• Evidence of essential skills and experiences in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the role
• Physiological CTG interpretation

• Completion of Obstetrics emergency training course (e.g. PROMPT)
• CTG study day
• Experience in audit or quality improvement projects

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm there are no disqualifying criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship will be welcomed and considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be found on the NHS Careers website.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Cross Site, Watford, WD18 0HB
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