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Resident Doctor – Obs & Gynae (FTC)
The Portland Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare UK and is one of the leading private hospitals in the UK specialising in women’s and children’s healthcare. Located in central London, the hospital is internationally recognised for its expertise in obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, neonatal care, and complex maternity services.
The hospital provides a full range of maternity and women’s health services, including antenatal care, labour and delivery, fetal medicine, minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, fertility support, and postnatal care. It is supported by advanced diagnostic facilities, specialist theatres, neonatal intensive care services, and a multidisciplinary clinical team committed to delivering high standards of patient-centred care.
What You Will Do
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.
Benefits
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. As a Resident Doctor in Obs & Gynae, you will be eligible for:
At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each of us brings, knowing that when you feel seen, heard, and supported, you can be at your best for our patients and each other.
Our mission is simple: above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. To achieve this, we live by four core values:
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.
- Location: London, The Portland's Hospital Part of HCA Healthcare UK
- Hours: 1x 12hr shift per week
- The 4-week rota will include a fair and flexible mix of day and night shifts, including weekdays and weekends.
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Until October 2026.
- Salary: Highly Competitive Salary (DOE)
- Benefits: Full details below. This includes paid indemnity, paid study leave, private medical insurance, and a wide range of free financial and wellbeing support.
The Portland Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare UK and is one of the leading private hospitals in the UK specialising in women’s and children’s healthcare. Located in central London, the hospital is internationally recognised for its expertise in obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, neonatal care, and complex maternity services.
The hospital provides a full range of maternity and women’s health services, including antenatal care, labour and delivery, fetal medicine, minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, fertility support, and postnatal care. It is supported by advanced diagnostic facilities, specialist theatres, neonatal intensive care services, and a multidisciplinary clinical team committed to delivering high standards of patient-centred care.
What You Will Do
- 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
- 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.
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.
Benefits
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. As a Resident Doctor in Obs & Gynae, you will be eligible for:
- 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. Pro-rata for part-time contracts.
- 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.
- 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.
At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each of us brings, knowing that when you feel seen, heard, and supported, you can be at your best for our patients and each other.
Our mission is simple: above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. To achieve this, we live by four core values:
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique.
- Kindness and Compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
- Honesty, Integrity, and Fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness.
- Loyalty, Respect, and Dignity: We treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family.
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.