Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a number of Locum Consultant
Obstetrician & Gynaecologists to strengthen our obstetrics and gynaecology
team within the Trust. In preparation for the opening of our new surgical hub
to provide efficient and high-quality care to women living across Wakefield and
North Kirklees.
We have state of the art hospitals at Pinderfields,
Pontefract and Dewsbury and are building a new surgical hub which will include
gynaecology at Dewsbury Hospital. Within the gynaecology services, we have a
dedicated Gynaecology assessment unit on the Pinderfields site and offer a wide
range of comprehensive to our patients including:
-
A BSGE Regional Endometriosis centre
-
Dedicated Gynaecology assessment unit in
Pinderfields
-
Outpatient clinics for Menopause, Colposcopy,
Uro-gynaecology, Endometriosis, Hysteroscopy, Minor procedures and
Post-menopause Bleeding.
-
Gynaecology oncology unit, working with Leeds
Teaching Hospital Oncology teams.
-
Elective surgery at Pinderfields and Dewsbury
Hospitals with access to Da Vinci Robots on both sites.
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Elective Obstetric suites in Pinderfields Hospital.
-
Midwifery led Birth Centres at Dewsbury and
Pinderfields Hospital
-
Antenatal clinics on all sites inc specialised
maternal medicine clinics
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post
will include
Antenatal
Clinics 9.00 13.00/13.30 17.30
Elective
Caesarean Lists
General
Gynaecology Clinics - 9.00 13.00/13.30 17.30
Gynaecology
day care and inpatient operating lists
Administrative
duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided
at Dewsbury Hospital
Hot Week cover for Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultant
1.5 PAs
Monday to Friday 08:00 18:00 hrs (relieved of all other
activities during this period). The hot
week consultant will undertake ALL ward rounds.
On-call duties for
Obstetrics and Gynaecology only shared
with 13 colleagues on an approximately 1:10 basis and currently assessed as 2.5
PAs (resident from 17:30 hours until 23:00 hours during weekdays Monday to
Friday and 08:00 to 19.30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday, outside
these hours the on call will be non-resident)
-typically non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day.
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 description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full
time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be
considered.
Duties will be based primarily
on our Pinderfields site although all our medical staff are involved in
delivering care to patients on all our three sites. Office and secretarial support will be
provided at the Dewsbury site.
The main duties of the post
will include
Antenatal
Clinics 9.00 13.00/13.30 17.30
Elective
Caesarean Lists
General
Gynaecology Clinics - 9.00 13.00/13.30 17.30
Gynaecology
day care and inpatient operating lists
Administrative
duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided
at Dewsbury Hospital
Hot Week cover for Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultant
1.5 PAs
Monday to Friday 08:00 18:00 hrs (relieved of all other
activities during this period). The hot
week consultant will undertake ALL ward rounds.
On-call duties for
Obstetrics and Gynaecology only shared
with 13 colleagues on an approximately 1:10 basis and currently assessed as 2.5
PAs (resident from 17:30 hours until 23:00 hours during weekdays Monday to
Friday and 08:00 to 19.30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday, outside
these hours the on call will be non-resident)
-typically non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least
a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. 1.0 SPA Wednesday PM
and 0.5 flexible throughout the week.
Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills
of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.
MYTT has a well established service for
management of complex gynaecological surgery. We are the biggest BSGE regional
centre for endometriosis in Yorkshire. We offer tertiary level sub-spec
urogynaecolgy surgery service. We work in collaboration with Leeds Teaching
Hospitals for gynaecology cancer cases. We are supported by a multidisciplinary
team of surgeons, urologists and radiologists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full
time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be
considered.
Duties will be based primarily
on our Pinderfields site although all our medical staff are involved in
delivering care to patients on all our three sites. Office and secretarial support will be
provided at the Dewsbury site.
The main duties of the post
will include
Antenatal
Clinics 9.00 13.00/13.30 17.30
Elective
Caesarean Lists
General
Gynaecology Clinics - 9.00 13.00/13.30 17.30
Gynaecology
day care and inpatient operating lists
Administrative
duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided
at Dewsbury Hospital
Hot Week cover for Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultant
1.5 PAs
Monday to Friday 08:00 18:00 hrs (relieved of all other
activities during this period). The hot
week consultant will undertake ALL ward rounds.
On-call duties for
Obstetrics and Gynaecology only shared
with 13 colleagues on an approximately 1:10 basis and currently assessed as 2.5
PAs (resident from 17:30 hours until 23:00 hours during weekdays Monday to
Friday and 08:00 to 19.30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday, outside
these hours the on call will be non-resident)
-typically non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least
a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. 1.0 SPA Wednesday PM
and 0.5 flexible throughout the week.
Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills
of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.
MYTT has a well established service for
management of complex gynaecological surgery. We are the biggest BSGE regional
centre for endometriosis in Yorkshire. We offer tertiary level sub-spec
urogynaecolgy surgery service. We work in collaboration with Leeds Teaching
Hospitals for gynaecology cancer cases. We are supported by a multidisciplinary
team of surgeons, urologists and radiologists.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Desirable
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) in O&G
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
- Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists
- Experience of audit
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
- Ability to manage & lead junior staff
Desirable
- Possess good organisational & personal management skills.
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy.
- Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service
Experience
Essential
- ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice
- ATSM in any Gynaecological discipline to complement the department will be considered.
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service
- Appropriate experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service.
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Desirable
- ATSM To complement our existing Obstetric and Gynaecology service
- Able to perform laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures
- Management experience
- Experience in delivering medical education
- Financial planning and service development
- Experience of developing maternity informatics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Desirable
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) in O&G
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
- Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists
- Experience of audit
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
- Ability to manage & lead junior staff
Desirable
- Possess good organisational & personal management skills.
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy.
- Ability to manage, motivate & lead a service
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the service
Experience
Essential
- ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice
- ATSM in any Gynaecological discipline to complement the department will be considered.
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service
- Appropriate experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Service.
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Desirable
- ATSM To complement our existing Obstetric and Gynaecology service
- Able to perform laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures
- Management experience
- Experience in delivering medical education
- Financial planning and service development
- Experience of developing maternity informatics
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).
