Resident Doctor ST- Obstetrics and Gynaecology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 22 January 2026

The SHO in Obstetrics & Gynaecology provides junior doctor level clinical care across obstetric and gynaecological services under the supervision of Senior Registrars and Consultants.

This is a training post (or equivalent trust-grade post) and forms part of the department's on-call rota, contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality care for women attending maternity, antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology services.

• Participate in daily ward rounds for antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology inpatients.
• Assess and manage patients presenting to antenatal triage/day assessment units.
• Support labour ward and delivery suite care, including assisting in normal deliveries and emergencies.
• Attend gynaecology outpatient clinics and assist in elective and emergency theatre sessions.
• Contribute to assessment and management of women presenting via Emergency Department with gynaecological or early pregnancy concerns.
• Undertake procedures and patient care tasks appropriate for SHO level under senior supervision.

Participate fully in the department's on-call rota, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

• Provide SHO level cover for obstetric and gynaecology emergencies when on duty, escalating complex clinical situations to registrars/consultants.
• Provide medical input for acute admissions on the labour ward, antenatal unit, gynaecology ward and emergency gynaecology services.

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, midwives, nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide handover to colleagues at shift changes to ensure continuity of care.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical notes and ensure discharge summaries are completed when required.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare 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 and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

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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.

£44,170 to £57,397 a yearplus £149 HCA per annum