LAS ST3+ in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The appointee will form an integral part of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology clinical Rota through the provision of medical cover on the Obstetrics and Gynaecology wards. In addition, the successful applicant will be involved with the admission and assessment of both Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergencies, as well as assisting at Caesarean sections. He/she will be expected to undertake regular ward rounds and seek senior advice when deemed appropriate. He/she will be expected to contribute to the regular
teaching programmes timetabled for postgraduates as well as the undergraduates. There will be a requirement to support the 1:8 on-call Rota and cooperate with all levels of management namely at CBU
and senior management level., 1) Attendance at handover and ward rounds.
2) Assisting at Caesarean sections.
3) Following triage of emergency Obstetric patients, review of these patients and discussion with senior colleagues.
4) Assessment and discharge of postnatal patients e.g., post-caesarean section, VTE assessments.
5) General prescribing of current medication and discharge medication of patients.
6) Review of emergency gynaecology admissions and discussion with senior colleagues
7) Participation in on-call rota on a 1:8 basis, including nights and weekends, 2) Assisting at Caesarean sections.
3) Following triage of emergency Obstetric patients, review of these patients and discussion
with senior colleagues.
4) Assessment and discharge of postnatal patients e.g., post-caesarean section, VTE
assessments.
5) General prescribing of current medication and discharge medication of patients.
6) Review of emergency gynaecology admissions and discussion with senior colleagues
7) Participation in on-call rota on a 1:8 basis, including nights and weekends

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.