Locally Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; ST

Locally Employed Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ST1-2)

The closing date is 09 February 2026

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the top London hospitals for training in obstetrics and gynaecology. This busy tertiary unit is very friendly and deals with a wide range of interesting conditions. Although the post is not officially recognised by the Royal College of Gynaecologists as a training post, excellent educational opportunities are available and the successful applicant will receive the same training as other ST1/ST2s.

The department is based in a state‑of‑the‑art facility in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson wing of UCLH. The successful candidate will join an international team with a strong reputation for excellent care and research. You will benefit from the department’s extensive teaching programme and the excellent clinical experience it offers. The team is friendly and supportive, encouraging academic development.

ST1/ST2 trainees are responsible for the day‑to‑day care of gynaecology and obstetrics patients. Responsibilities include attending gynaecology out‑patient and theatre sessions, managing ante‑natal clinics, and handling emergencies admitted through A&E le covering the labour ward, trainees are encouraged to perform a wide range of operative obstetric procedures under the supervision of a senior member of the unit.

All trainees are encouraged to participate in audit and research programmes.

UCLH serves a large and diverse population across eight sites and provides academically led acute and specialist services. The trust specialises in women's health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral disease and offers world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

For the full person specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration. Non‑UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by the date of appointment.
• MRCOG Part 1 or equivalent
• Knowledge in obstetrics & gynaecology
• A good understanding of obstetrics & gynaecology
• Research training

• Postgraduate experience in obstetrics & gynaecology
• Experience of working within the NHS

• Good general clinical and communication skills

• Highly motivated
• Commitment to specialty and learning

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary
: £52,656 a year plus London Weighting.