Job summary We are looking to appoint one Trust doctor (SHO equivalent) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Derriford Hospital Plymouth. The post is fixed term for 6 months with an immediate start. The post offers experience at SHO level in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and is valuable for a doctor wishing to broaden their clinical experience with a view to pursuing a career in General Practice, Emergency Medicine and many other specialties, as well as for a doctor looking to pursue a career in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The successful applicant will join a team of F2 doctors and GPVTS doctors to provide a junior tier Obstetrics & Gynaecological rota. Main duties of the job Supporting ward rounds with the week-on-service consultant. Care of ward based patients. Assessment of patients in Triage and on the Day assessment unit. Assessment of patients with Gynaecological problems in the Emergency Department Assisting in theatre as required. Communication with other health care professionals both within and outside the hospital. Participation in the department's academic, teaching, and clinical governance activities. You will participate in the departmental junior out-of-hours rota and will work both weekday and weekend duties. You will be resident in the hospital when providing out of hours duty. Working patterns are fully compliant with current European Working Time Directive and New Deal requirements. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Details Date posted 09 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Foundation Doctor Salary £42,008 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 216-G3-GYN-7184162 Job locations Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Job description Job responsibilities This is a full-time post. It involves resident duties covering Obstetrics & Gynaecology. You will work closely with other specialist trainees and GP trainees on your rota, and middle grades and consultants to care for inpatients and ambulatory patients. Job description Job responsibilities This is a full-time post. It involves resident duties covering Obstetrics & Gynaecology. You will work closely with other specialist trainees and GP trainees on your rota, and middle grades and consultants to care for inpatients and ambulatory patients. Person Specification On review of application form Essential ON REVIEW OF APPLICATION Desirable On review of application form On review of application Essential ON REVIEW OF APPLICATION Desirable On review of application form Person Specification On review of application form Essential ON REVIEW OF APPLICATION Desirable On review of application form On review of application Essential ON REVIEW OF APPLICATION Desirable On review of application form Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, PL6 8DH Plymouth, United Kingdom