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Yorkshire and Humber

Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1 & ST3

Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Yorkshire and the Humber

In order to assess your suitability for this training programme please refer to the national Person Specifications on the Specialty Training website.

The expected duration of this training programme is 7 years from ST1 level, subject to satisfactory progression. The actual duration may depend on the circumstances of individual trainees.

Further sources of information

The Recruitment Process

The National Recruitment Office for Obstetrics & Gynaecology is Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Responsibility for recruitment to Obstetrics & Gynaecology at ST1 and ST3 level from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists to Health Education England (North West), all Obstetrics & Gynaecology posts in England, Scotland and Wales starting from August 2017 onwards will be recruited to via a centralised process. For further information about the recruitment process, including timelines and information about how to apply please visit the RCOG ObsJobs Website.

Interviews

Details on the recruitment process and interview dates can be found here.

Vacancies

Health Education England working across Yorkshire and the Humber has the folllowing vacancies:

- East Yorkshire

- West Yorkshire  

 - South Yorkshire

 

All vacancy information is indicative and subject to change at any time.

Programme Information

Rotation Details

East and West Localities

  • The training is supported by the Yorkshire Modular Training Programme (YMTP) and the RCOG StratOG.net distance learning e-tutorials which together deliver the RCOG curriculum for core training.
  • ST1 posts are for a year, rotating in August.
  • ST2 and 3 are usually based in the same hospital to allow development of competences to progress to second on call.
  • ST 4 and 5 rotate annually and during this time the MRCOG part 2 examination has to be passed to allow progress to advanced training
  • ST 6 and 7 may rotate to other localities depending on the selection of Advanced Training Skills Modules. Annual rotation is to be expected.

South Locality

  • The training is supported by local teaching and the RCOG StratOG.net distance learning e-tutorials which together delivers the RCOG curriculum for core training. ST1 -4 trainees can also attend some of the YMTP.
  • ST1 posts are based in the DGH
  • ST2 are based at the Jessop or Doncaster which are both busy units to allow development of skills on labour ward
  • ST3 posts are all based at the Jessop wing, to consolidate labour ward management with a high level of consultant presence and support from a third on call tier.
  • ST 4 and 5 are all based in the DGHs, and usually rotate in August, and during this time the MRCOG part 2 examination has to be passed to allow progress to advanced training
  • ST 6 and 7 will be in the DGH or the Jessop and may rotate to other localities depending on the selection of Advanced Training Skills Modules. Annual rotation is to be expected.

 

Training Locations

A list of the trusts and training locations within the training programme is provided below:

 

Trust

Hospital Sites

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Airedale General Hospital
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Barnsley Hospital
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust  Bradford Royal Infirmary
St Luke’s Hospital
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust  Calderdale Royal Hospital
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust   Bassetlaw Hospital
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Montagu Hospital
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Harrogate District Hospital
Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust  Castle Hill Hospital
Hull Royal Infirmary
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Chapel Allerton Hospital
Leeds Dental Institute
Leeds General Infirmary
Seacroft Hospital
St James’ University Hospital
Wharfedale Hospital
Mid Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust Dewsbury and District Hospital
Pinderfields Hospital
Pontefract Hospital
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust   Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital
Goole and District Hospital
Scunthorpe General Hospital
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Rotherham Hospital
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust The Sheffield Children’s Hospital
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Jessop Wing
Northern General Hospital
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Weston Park Hospital
York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Scarborough Hospital
The York Hospital
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