Resident Doctor – Obs & Gynae (FTC)

About the role

The 4-week rota will include a fair and flexible mix of day and night shifts, including weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with General Medical Council and hospital governance standards.
• Participate in daily ward rounds, MDT meetings, handovers, and case reviews to support continuity of patient care.
• Support the management of high-risk obstetric patients, including hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, multiple pregnancies, and obstetric emergencies.
• Provide compassionate counselling and clear communication to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, procedures, and post-operative care.
• Supervise and support junior doctors, medical students, and clinical staff where appropriate.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management activities to enhance patient safety and service delivery.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations including postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, sepsis, shoulder dystocia, and neonatal emergencies.
• Assist in coordinating patient discharge planning, follow-up care, and referrals to relevant specialties and community services.

Requirements

• GMC Registration with License to Practice in the UK.
• MBBS qualification with significant post-qualification experience and training in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• A passion for teamwork and patient-centered care, with the ability to share best practices and provide a first-class patient experience.
• Competency in managing a wide range of obstetric and gynaecological conditions, including performing difficult deliveries, instrumental deliveries, emergency LSCS, and surgery for obstetric and gynaecological emergencies (e.g., PPH).
• Competency in managing obstetric and gynaecological patients, including prescribing medications and facilitating discussions with patients and their families.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or an equivalent recognized qualification and proficiency in resuscitation, airway management, defibrillation, and initiating treatment in high-dependency or critical care settings.

Qualifications

• MBBS qualification with significant post-qualification experience and training in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Skills

• Ability to manage a wide range of obstetric and gynaecological conditions.
• Proficiency in resuscitation, airway management, defibrillation, and initiating treatment in high-dependency or critical care settings.

Benefits

• For 40-hour full-time contracts, 264 hours of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Private healthcare insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contributions, increasing with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discounts across all facilities, including maternity packages at The Portland.
• A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
• Access to wellbeing support tools through our Thrive 365 channels, onsite mental health first aiders, and free counselling (up to six sessions per annum).
• Paid indemnity.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has grown to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medications, and facilities. As part of a large, established multisite healthcare group, we offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, alongside working conditions that prioritise both mental and physical wellbeing.

How We Can Support Your Development

• Access to a dedicated study budget and study leave for courses relevant to your specialty.
• Access to a comprehensive learning academy, including enrolment on courses and Harvard Business School case review forums.
• Grants and sponsorship for research, as well as funding for personal development through courses such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership (in partnership with Bayes Business School), MBAs, or PhDs.
• Opportunities to work closely with globally recognised professors and medical mentors to produce publications, papers, or research outputs.

Culture And Values

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution our colleagues make every day.

Reasonable Adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full self to work and have equal access to opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.