Job summary
We
are seeking to recruit a gynaecologist to strengthen our gynaecology team and in
preparation for the opening of our new surgical hub to provide efficient and
high-quality care to women living across Wakefield and North Kirklees.
We
have state of the art hospitals at Pontefract and Wakefield and are building a
new surgical hub including gynaecology at Dewsbury Hospital. Within the
gynaecology services, we have a dedicated Gynaecology assessment unit on the
Pinderfields site and offer a wide range of comprehensive to our patients
including:
- A
BSGE Regional Endometriosis centre
- Dedicated
Gynaecology assessment unit in Pinderfields
- Outpatient
clinics for Menopause, Colposcopy, Uro-gynaecology, Endometriosis,
Hysteroscopy, Minor procedures and Post-menopause Bleeding.
- Gynaecology
oncology unit, working with Leeds Teaching Hospital Oncology teams.
- Elective
surgery at Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospitals with access to Da Vinci Robots
on both sites.
- Elective
Obstetric suites in Pinderfields Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The main
duties of the post will include;
General Gynaecology and Endometriosis Clinics
Gynaecology day care and inpatient operating lists
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and
secretarial support is provided
Hot week cover for acute Gynaecology 08:00 18:00 hrs,
Monday to Friday on a rota basis. Acute ward rounds are carried out via the hot
week consultant.
On-call duties for General Gynaecology shared with
colleagues on an approximately 1 in 9 basis (17:30 hours until 08:00 hours
during weekdays off site cover and 08:00 to 11.00 hours during weekends on site
cover and off site outside of these times).
Supporting
Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included
in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in
line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of
the service
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications
will be considered.
Duties will
be based primarily on our Pinderfields site although all our medical staff are
involved in delivering care to patients on all our three sites (Pinderfields,
Dewsbury and Pontefract). Routinely, staff are not expected to cross site for
clinical activities in the same day.
The main
duties of the post will include;
General Gynaecology and Endometriosis Clinics
Gynaecology day care and inpatient operating lists
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and
secretarial support is provided
Hot week cover for acute Gynaecology 08:00 18:00 hrs,
Monday to Friday on a rota basis. Acute ward rounds are carried out via the hot
week consultant.
On-call duties for General Gynaecology shared with
colleagues on an approximately 1 in 9 basis (17:30 hours until 08:00 hours
during weekdays off site cover and 08:00 to 11.00 hours during weekends on site
cover and off site outside of these times).
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications
will be considered.
Duties will
be based primarily on our Pinderfields site although all our medical staff are
involved in delivering care to patients on all our three sites (Pinderfields,
Dewsbury and Pontefract). Routinely, staff are not expected to cross site for
clinical activities in the same day.
The main
duties of the post will include;
General Gynaecology and Endometriosis Clinics
Gynaecology day care and inpatient operating lists
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and
secretarial support is provided
Hot week cover for acute Gynaecology 08:00 18:00 hrs,
Monday to Friday on a rota basis. Acute ward rounds are carried out via the hot
week consultant.
On-call duties for General Gynaecology shared with
colleagues on an approximately 1 in 9 basis (17:30 hours until 08:00 hours
during weekdays off site cover and 08:00 to 11.00 hours during weekends on site
cover and off site outside of these times).
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
- Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists
- Experience of audit
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
- Ability to manage & lead junior staff
Desirable
- Possess good organisational & personal management skills.
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy.
- Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number.
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Registered for RCOG SITM: Management of Complex Non-Malignant disease
- OR
- ATSM: Advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease (or equivalent experience in an endometriosis center)
- ATSM: Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic, or equivalent
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service
- Appropriate experience in Gynaecology
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service.
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Desirable
- ATSM: Benign gynecological surgery: hysteroscopy or equivalent
- Management experience
- Experience in delivering medical education
- Financial planning and service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
- Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists
- Experience of audit
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
- Ability to manage & lead junior staff
Desirable
- Possess good organisational & personal management skills.
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy.
- Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number.
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Registered for RCOG SITM: Management of Complex Non-Malignant disease
- OR
- ATSM: Advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease (or equivalent experience in an endometriosis center)
- ATSM: Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic, or equivalent
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service
- Appropriate experience in Gynaecology
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service.
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Desirable
- ATSM: Benign gynecological surgery: hysteroscopy or equivalent
- Management experience
- Experience in delivering medical education
- Financial planning and service development
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.
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).
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.
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).
