Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Bradford is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join their dynamic Obstetrics and Gynaecology team. This role includes managing a busy unit with opportunities in areas such as obstetric scanning and maternal medicine. Ideal candidates will have UK experience in the field and strong practical skills, as well as a commitment to quality care and teaching.

Qualifications

• Previous UK experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology required.
• Clinical governance and audit experience essential.
• Experience in managing clinical risk and making decisions needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-patients under supervision of the Consultant.
• Care for patients in Labour Ward and attend Antenatal clinics.
• Supervise first on call doctors and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Practical skills in speciality

Clear communication skills

Organisation and planning

Empathy and sensitivity

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligible for full registration with the GMC

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date due to be 16/10/2025, Shortlisting due week commencing 20/10/2025, and Interviews due week commencing 27/10/2025.

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.

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 level experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK (including Delivery Suite) is essential.

About us

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

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

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.

Job 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 Essential:

• 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 Essential:

• Practical skills in relation to the speciality
• 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

Knowledge Essential:

• 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

Qualifications Essential:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of ST3 and beyond level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.