NHS Medical - Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Specialty Doctor Obstetrics & Gynaecology (NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor) - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust – Yeovil, Somerset

We are determined to make Yeovil District Hospital the best provider of women's health care in the South West.

Based in our dedicated Women's Hospital, part of Yeovil District Hospital, our new Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology will be a crucial member of a hard-working clinical team which cares for around 1,700 inpatients and 18,000 outpatients.

This post is fixed term for 1 year initially with potential to renew.

The post has justifiably gained a reputation as an ideal stepping stone for candidates who are seeking further experience before applying for the Specialty Training programme and tailored support is provided.

we therefore offer an enhanced benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:
~ A generous relocation package, including Visa and travel costs
~10 hours of paid time for professional development every week
~£700 personal budget for training and development every year
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Middle grade doctors in Obstetrics & Gynaecology are second on-call (resident within the hospital) for emergencies in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Labour Ward, and as such will take on the responsibilities associated with this role.

The middle grade doctor will be expected to work closely with the consultant and seek help and advice when necessary in the management of more complex cases.

~ Perform instrumental and operative deliveries, or supervise the junior doctors to do this if appropriate
~ Have input into the management of high risk pregnancies in conjunction with the Consultant Obstetrician
~ Supervise the junior doctors working on the Delivery Suite
~ Attend the antenatal clinics of the Obstetricians in their team which may include one of the more specialised maternal medicine clinics

This is an exciting time for Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are a progressive, high performing and clinically driven acute hospital with a turnover in excess of £100m. We employ 2,300 staff and provide care for a population of about 185,000 across Somerset. With plans to create a health campus that will further strengthen our abilities to provide personalised and wide-ranging care;

Delivery Unit:
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Middle grade doctors in Obstetrics & Gynaecology are second on-call (resident within the hospital) for emergencies in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Labour Ward, and as such will take on the responsibilities associated with this role.

The middle grade doctor will be expected to work closely with the consultant and seek help and advice when necessary in the management of more complex cases.

Work in conjunction with the senior Midwife
Be responsible for the monitoring of fetal condition in labour
Perform instrumental and operative deliveries, or supervise the junior doctors to do this if appropriate
Have input into the management of high risk pregnancies in conjunction with the Consultant Obstetrician
Supervise the junior doctors working on the Delivery Suite
Be aware of the wishes and fears of women in labour, and respect
Attend the antenatal clinics of the Obstetricians in their team which may include one of the more specialised maternal medicine clinics
Conduct the initial antenatal assessment of women, identify risk factors in the booking history, and consult or refer appropriately
Counsel women adequately about the investigations offered during pregnancy, interpret the results, communicate the significance of abnormal results to the patient and arrange further management if needed
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