Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Skills
Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Skills
Clear communication skills
- Skills
Organisation and planning
- Skills
Empathy and sensitivity
- Skills
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
- Knowledge
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge
Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Knowledge
Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Knowledge
Relevant clinical knowledge in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Knowledge
Essential specialty specific competencies for the post should be listed along with required evidence.
- Experience
Previous UK experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Experience
Clinical governance / audit experience
- Experience
Out of hours experience relevant to job
- Experience
Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Experience
Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent
- Experience
Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
- Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Qualifications
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Qualifications
Evidence of achievement of ST3 and beyond level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Interest in teaching and management
- Skills
Multilingual
- Knowledge
Acute care safe – up to date BLS, Obstetric Drills course( PROMPT, YMET,MOET)
- Knowledge
Specialist Knowledge Exam : MRCOG
- Qualifications
Specialty specific requirements MRCOG exam
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.
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.
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Fixed Term) with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (12 month fixed term). The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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