Job Description

The Specialty Doctor is responsible for the Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In his/her work, the job holder liaises with nursing, professional and technical, social work, managerial and administrative staff.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

To manage the labour ward and the gynae emergencies with the support of the obstetrics and gynaecology consultant

Work with professional colleagues and managers to ensure the efficient running

of services

Work closely with other specialist teams

Assist with service improvements and the development of business plans to

inform the future strategic direction

Participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust.

Share with colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to junior

doctors in training, including induction, supportive formal appraisals, supervision

of learning portfolios, and career advice as appropriate.

Provide bedside and teaching for Junior Doctors and other members of the

multidisciplinary team

Participate in a 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



At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.



Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':



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



As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.



Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

To manage the labour ward and the gynae emergencies with the support of the obstetrics and gynaecology consultant

Work with professional colleagues and managers to ensure the efficient running

of services

Work closely with other specialist teams

Assist with service improvements and the development of business plans to

inform the future strategic direction

Participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust. Share with colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to junior

doctors in training, including induction, supportive formal appraisals, supervision

of learning portfolios, and career advice as appropriate.

Provide bedside and teaching for Junior Doctors and other members of the

multidisciplinary team

Participate in a 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