Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job summary

Applications are invited to apply for a Fixed Term Specialty Doctor post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The postholder will need to have experience equivalent to RCOG entrustability level 4 or above.

The successful candidate will be working the middle grade tier (specialist registrar level).

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit has a Birthing unit with three pools and all the womens facilities are within the main hospital complex. There are 24 obstetric beds and 6 gynaecological beds alongside a Gynaecology Assessment Centre.The unit has approximately 3000 deliveries each year.Neonatal intensive care is available on site with back-up support from a regional unit in Sheffield. The unit has received awards and accolades for RCM National wards 5 times nominated - awarded the Innovation award for 'Wardbook'. Our Maternity Clinical dashboard has been held up and adopted regionally as good practice.

Informal discussions and arrangements to visit can be made with:

Dr Khanem / Dr Fawzy / Miss Tutoveanu, Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology on 01226 431550 or via thomas.bramley@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

There will be dedicated sessions in special interests depending upon the interests of the candidate and service commitments. Apart from special interests, the successful candidate will be expected to have sessions covering labour ward, gynaecological, antenatal clinics and theatre sessions. There will be opportunity to develop and be supported in doing office gynaecology / urogynaecology / colposcopy / ANDU / EPAU. The successful candidate will be supported and encouraged to take RCOG ATSM/SITM to develop further in their career.

Successful candidates are expected to actively participate in ward rounds, teaching/audit/research and administrative work. They could perform independent colposcopy clinics (subject to accreditation).

Depending on the post holders experience, there may be an opportunity to perform theatre lists and diagnostic procedures with consultant back up to help achieve the 18-week target.

The post-holder needs to fulfil the RCOG entrustability level 4 or above and will participate in providing second on-call Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergency cover, which is a full shift system between 8.30am and 9.00pm on a 1:8 rota, with prospective cover. In addition, these posts contribute to a 1:8 split 4 and 3 nights (8.45pm to 9.00am) shift system. This post makes the middle grade duties compliant with the EWTD for 48 hours.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section .

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Audit.

Desirable

• Distinctions or prizes during undergraduate training.
• Research and Publications.

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree.
• MRCOG 1 & Middle Grade Experience equivalent to ST5 or above.
• RCOG Entrustability level 4 or above.
• Full General Medical Council registration with licence to practice.

Desirable

• ATSM

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).