Specialty Doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology

North Cumbria Integrated Care; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Cumbria is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This role involves managing emergencies, collaborating with specialist teams, and providing educational supervision to junior doctors. Applicants must possess an MBBS or equivalent, full GMC Registration, and relevant postgraduate training. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Free counselling service

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' full-time postgraduate training.
• At least two years in a relevant specialty.
• NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the labour ward and gynae emergencies.
• Work closely with other specialist teams.
• Provide educational supervision to junior doctors.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decisiveness/accountability

Teaching junior medical staff

Willingness to meet travel requirements

Education

MBBS or recognized equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Specialty Doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Job Summary

The Specialty Doctor is responsible for the consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, liaises with nursing, professional and technical, social work, managerial and administrative staff. This post supports the ED & SDEC departments and Gynaecology emergency patients who attend, and also supports BSOTS triaging.

Main duties of the job

• Manage the labour ward and the gynae emergencies with the support of the obstetrics and gynaecology consultant
• Be the point of contact for the ED and SDEC departments to ensure Gynaecology & Obstetrics patients are seen, providing in‑reach support
• Work with professional colleagues and managers to ensure efficient running of services
• Work closely with other specialist teams
• Assist with service improvements and development of business plans to inform future strategic direction
• Participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust
• Provide educational supervision to junior doctors in training, including induction, formal appraisals, supervision of learning portfolios, career advice
• Provide bedside and teaching for Junior Doctors and other multidisciplinary team members
• Participate in Friday afternoon formal teaching rota based on RCOG curriculum, new guidelines and research
• Assist in PROMPT course training annually
• Undertake personal development and mandatory training

About Us

At NCIC we aspire to deliver outstanding healthcare services to North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence for rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services.

Our key principles:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce and are focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. We also work towards sustainability and expect all staff to support this.

Details

• Date posted: 27 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Specialty Doctor
• Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 262-A-25-7573706
• Job locations: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY

Job description & responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met.

Eligibility & Sponsorship

Applicants requiring Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa must meet UKVI salary threshold and be listed in the ISL. Eligibility must be checked prior to application. Applicants not meeting criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

If applying under Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant, and meet all essential criteria, a guaranteed interview is provided.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This post requires DBS. Standard check cost: £27.40, enhanced check: £55.40, to be paid by the successful candidate via salary deduction.

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Vivup: free, confidential counselling service

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications: MBBS or recognised equivalent, Full GMC Registration, at least four years' full‑time postgraduate training, with at least two years in a relevant speciality.
• Training & Experience: Completed training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or relevant speciality; teaching junior medical staff; evidence of CPD; appraisal and revalidation within GMC guidelines; NHS experience.
• Physical requirements: Willing to meet travel requirements; meet professional health requirements.
• Academic achievements: Evidence of participation in audit; research publication.
• Management experience: Ability to work with colleagues across specialties; familiarity with clinical governance.
• Personal qualities: Communication & language skills; decisiveness/accountability; interpersonal skills; non‑judgemental approach; flexibility; resilience; thoroughness; initiative; probity; team player.

Desirable

• MRCOG
• Teaching of junior medical staff and nursing staff
• Training in evidence‑based medicine
• Evidence of CPD
• Experience in NHS
• Pre‑employment health screening
• Academic training with research publication
• Experience in clinical governance
• Demonstrates commitment to Trust values and behaviours

Employer details

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/