Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Fixed Term)

Main area Obstetrics and Gynaecology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract 12 months (12 month fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (1:16 on- call at registrar level ( ST5+ equivalent)) Job ref 389-26-7728059-A

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Royal Infirmary Town Bradford Salary £63,696 - £102,689 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Fixed Term)

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Job overview

We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join the dynamic Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust to allow us to support a 2 tier out of hours second on call rota.

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months and Full-Time post

Bradford Royal Infirmary is a busy obstetric unit with approximately 5500 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 work a 1 in 16 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.

Main duties of the job

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 ST5+ level experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK (including Delivery Suite) is essential. Please see the job description and person specification for details.

Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a female population of approximately 250,000 and there are around 5400 births per year in the unit. Approximately 50% of our women are from an ethnic background, mainly from Pakistan and India.

The Trust is a teaching centre for the University of Leeds School of Medicine and the department has a good reputation for providing high quality undergraduate and postgraduate education and training. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to these teaching programmes. There is also a strong emphasis on clinical research and a high calibre research group within the unit.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 ambulatory gynaecology inc 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

• Previous UK experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology


• Clinical governance / audit experience


• Out of hours experience relevant to job


• 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

Skills

• Practical skills in relation to the speciality


• Proven ability to work in different clinical settings


• 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 demonstrated by one of the following: - that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or - have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence


• Interest in teaching and management

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality


• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff


• Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.


• Relevant clinical knowledge in Obstetrics & Gynaecology


• Essential specialty specific competencies for the post should be listed along with required evidence.


• Acute care safe – up to date BLS, Obstetric Drills course( PROMPT, YMET,MOET)


• Specialist Knowledge Exam : MRCOG

Qualifications

• 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Dr Nada Sabir
Job title Clinical Director and Consultant Obs & Gynae
Email address [emailprotected]
Telephone number

Additional information

Dr Sara Elton

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and college tutor

[emailprotected]

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