Job summary
We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join the dynamic Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. The post will commence in September 2023.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work a 1 in 13 full shift covering Obstetrics and acute Gynaecology. Daytime work includes outpatient specialist clinics and theatre. The post gives wide experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology but is not recognized for training.
This is a busy unit with 5500 births a year with a wide range of high risk obstetric and medical pathology. The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue a special interest - there are opportunities in Level 2 obstetric scanning, maternal medicine, urogynaecology, outpatient hysteroscopy, colposcopy, infertility and teaching.
Applicants must possess MBChB, MRCOG and GMC registration. Previous registrar grade level experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK (including Delivery Suite) is essential. A competency assessment will be part of the pre-employment checks. Please see the job description and person specification for details.
About us
Bradford has excellent road, rail and air links and boasts a wide variety of Art and Culture, as well as sports facilities and a vibrant social scene. It is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, the Lake District, Peak District and Northumberland.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute services for the City of Bradford and surrounding areas and has two large Hospitals: Bradford Royal Infirmary and St. Luke's Hospital. All main specialties are represented in Bradford, and the Trust has a bed base of approximately 900 beds.
The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff; we aim for a flexible approach to working hours and have a number of family friendly policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bradford Royal Infirmary is a busy obstetric unit with approximately 6000 deliveries a year. There is a wide range of obstetric and medical pathology and ample opportunity for gaining confidence with high volume obstetrics.
The post holder will see and plan care (supported by the Consultant) for in-patients, manage Labour Ward and attend Antenatal clinics including specialist clinics (multiple pregnancy, diabetes, endocrine, haematology, and epilepsy).
Gynaecology
Gynaecology duties include care of in-patients, admissions to the Gynaecology Acute Assessment Unit, perioperative care of patients and out-patient clinics (including specialist clinics oncology, urogynaecology and infertility). There is a satellite IVF Unit, ambulatory hysteroscopy, colposcopy and urodynamics at Bradford.
The Outpatients and Theatre sessions offer an ideal opportunity for teaching on a one-to-one basis and all consultants are keen to participate in what they consider an important part of their workload.
Registrar level responsibilities include supervising first on call doctors and assisting consultant managing Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit and emergency gynaecology cases (ectopic pregnancy, surgical evacuation) in theatre.
Special Interest
The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue a special interest. There are opportunities for gaining valuable experience with Level 1& 2 obstetric scanning, maternal medicine, urogynaecology, outpatient hysteroscopy, colposcopy and infertility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bradford Royal Infirmary is a busy obstetric unit with approximately 6000 deliveries a year. There is a wide range of obstetric and medical pathology and ample opportunity for gaining confidence with high volume obstetrics.
The post holder will see and plan care (supported by the Consultant) for in-patients, manage Labour Ward and attend Antenatal clinics including specialist clinics (multiple pregnancy, diabetes, endocrine, haematology, and epilepsy).
Gynaecology
Gynaecology duties include care of in-patients, admissions to the Gynaecology Acute Assessment Unit, perioperative care of patients and out-patient clinics (including specialist clinics oncology, urogynaecology and infertility). There is a satellite IVF Unit, ambulatory hysteroscopy, colposcopy and urodynamics at Bradford.
The Outpatients and Theatre sessions offer an ideal opportunity for teaching on a one-to-one basis and all consultants are keen to participate in what they consider an important part of their workload.
Registrar level responsibilities include supervising first on call doctors and assisting consultant managing Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit and emergency gynaecology cases (ectopic pregnancy, surgical evacuation) in theatre.
Special Interest
The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue a special interest. There are opportunities for gaining valuable experience with Level 1& 2 obstetric scanning, maternal medicine, urogynaecology, outpatient hysteroscopy, colposcopy and infertility.
Person Specification
Experience /Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Previous UK experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
- Practical skills in relation to the specialty
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- UnderstandingAcute care safe - up to date BLS, Obstetric Drills course (PROMPT, YMET, MOET) of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Relevant clinical knowledge in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Specialist Knowledge Exam: MRCOG
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of ST3 and beyond level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Specialty specific requirements MRCOG exam
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Person Specification
Experience /Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Previous UK experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
- Practical skills in relation to the specialty
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- UnderstandingAcute care safe - up to date BLS, Obstetric Drills course (PROMPT, YMET, MOET) of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Relevant clinical knowledge in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Specialist Knowledge Exam: MRCOG
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of ST3 and beyond level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Specialty specific requirements MRCOG exam
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
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).
