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Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology - SI in Complex Benign Gynaecological Surgery

On-site in Bradford·Full-time·Added today (last checked 10 Nov)

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 a year
About £6,140 - £7,630 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Bradford
Contract: Full-time
Experience: Senior level
Closing date: Apply by Tuesday 24 November

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The role

Job summary

Applications are invited for Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with specialist interest in Benign Gynaecological surgery.

This is a prime opportunity for a consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with large maternity unit and average 5400 births per year.

We are looking for a Gynaecologist with a special interest in Benign Gynaecological surgery. Applicants with skills and experience in robotic surgery and or advanced endometriosis surgery are welcome. This will support the department plan to expand on robotic and complex laparoscopic surgery provision.

This job is most suitable for candidates with Benign Gynaecological surgery interest and experience. Applications are also welcome from candidates who have other skills/special interest in hysteroscopy, colposcopy, teaching, and leadership which compliments the department's need.

The successful candidate is expected to work with the team and the wider MDT and liaise with tertiary centre (Leeds Teaching Hospital) for ongoing care. The successful candidate is expected to support the department work towards establishing a Benign gynaecology monthly MDT meeting. The post holder is expected to contribute to departmental teaching and training, and quality and safety meetings.

Please note the interview will be conducted face to face and no option of virtual interview.

Interview date - Wednesday 23rd December

Main duties of the job

The department is keen to continue its journey in enhancing upskilling and improving subspecialist Gynaecology services and will welcome experience and enthusiasm.

Focus of this job is developing and maintaining the department provision of minimal invasive benign gynaecology services.

The successful applicant will have clinical commitments in Gynaecology and specialist training in Benign Gynaecology Surgery. The successful applicant is expected to have experience in acute gynaecology care including early pregnancy and be able to contribute to the Gynaecology hot week rota. Experience in Obstetrics and in Labour Ward care is also essential. The job includes commitment to acute obstetrics care and the delivery of general antenatal clinics.

A key component of this consultant post will be a significant contribution to specialist Gynaecology clinics. You will be expected to work within the wider MDT and to contribute to this team, developing a leadership role and liaising with the Tertiary Centre when appropriate.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their experience and skills along with ideas to build on existing pathways, improve patient flow and recognise opportunities for learning in this area. The successful candidate is expected to actively participate in gynaecology clinical governance as well as contributing to BTHFT research activities.

About us

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a female population of approximately 250,000 Approximately 50% of our women are from an ethnic background and mainly South Asian community.

Bradford is a busy and vibrant city located in the centre of the UK with easy access by car, train or air. The city has a wide variety of leisure and shopping facilities and a major new shopping and leisure outlet in the city centre has recently opened. There is a good range of affordable housing within the city and in the surrounding areas and many high performing schools and specialist academies in the area. The city and is a short drive or steam train journey away from the famous Yorkshire Dales, home to the Bronte sisters, the Railway Children and Emmerdale and, more recently, Le Grand Depart in the Tour de France. An area of outstanding natural beauty with excellent cycling and walking available on the doorstep helps maintain a good quality of life.

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 description

Job responsibilities

The appointee is expected to support the established training programme in their respective gynaecological specialist area including Level 3 training in Benign gynaecology surgery, hysteroscopy and/or colposcopy.

The department recognises the potential to further develop minimally invasive day surgery in gynaecology and welcomes skills in this area of expertise. Experience and expertise in robotic gynaecological surgery and laparoscopic management of uterine leiomyomas and or endometriosis is welcome.

Applications will be welcomed from all suitably qualified Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.

Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be on the Specialist Register or within six months of acquiring CCT/CESR on the time of interview.

For further details please see attached JD and PS.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the department prior to interview.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Experience in Gynaecological clinical care and acute surgery and currently undertaking regular Gynaecology clinics
Benign gynaecology, ATSM or SITM or equivalent training, with proven commitment to Benign gynaecology care

Experience

Desirable

Specialist training in Management of Complex Non-malignant Disease
Experience in Gynaecology ultrasound

Qualifications

Essential

MBChB or equivalent / MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent / Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK) or equivalent / CCT or within 6 months of AAC date / On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice

Experience

Essential

Experience in supervising training and teaching of medical students and junior staff.
Commitment to CME/CPD

Experience

Desirable

Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit/Clinical research
MOET provider or equivalent obstetric experience
Experience in teaching clinical skills
Evidence of management and administrative experience e.g. Labour ward lead ATSM, O+G leadership or management expertise
Medical education qualification and / or experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).