Specialty Doctor in Women's Services

This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs) although less than full time applications will be considered.

Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites.

From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the cross site middle grade rota which supports provision of 24 hour Obstetrics and Gynaecology cover.

Main duties of the job

1. Provision of care to patients in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
2. Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate.
3. In conjunction with senior colleagues to play a full role in the out-of-hours on-call service for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including being on-call. Although post holders may not initially have the competencies to manage the specialty cover overnight it is expected that during the rotation they will develop to take on this role.
4. Out-patient activities/clinics dependent on the needs of patients.
5. Involvement in relevant multi-disciplinary teams and meetings.
6. Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate.
7. Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities.

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.

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Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs) although less than full time applications will be considered.

Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites.

From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the cross site middle grade rota which supports provision of 24 hour Obstetrics and Gynaecology cover.

The main duties of the post will include:

1. Provision of care to patients in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
2. Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate.
3. In conjunction with senior colleagues to play a full role in the out-of-hours on-call service for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including being on-call. Although post holders may not initially have the competencies to manage the specialty cover overnight it is expected that during the rotation they will develop to take on this role.
4. Out-patient activities/clinics dependent on the needs of patients.
5. Involvement in relevant multi-disciplinary teams and meetings.
6. Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate.
7. Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities.

Person Specification

GMC Registration

• Please state full GMC number.
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school.
• Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams.
• ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS certification.
• Higher qualification e.g. MFARM, FRCS, MRCP, MRCPG, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent.

Experience

• Completed at least four years full time hospital service junior or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration, including a minimum 1 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills.
• Clinical research and 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.