NHS
Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The closing date is 29 December 2025
We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join the dynamic Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust 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 recognised 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. Please see the job description and person specification for details.
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 are one team
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 is ambulatory gynaecology including 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
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
Practical skills in relation to the speciality
Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
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 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
Interest in teaching and management
Knowledge
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
Essential specialty specific competencies for the post should be listed along with required evidence.
Acute care safe – up to date BLS, Obstetric Drills course (PROMPT, YMET, MOET)
Specialist Knowledge Exam: MRCOG
Qualifications
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
Specialty specific requirements MRCOG exam
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.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join the dynamic Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust 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 recognised 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. Please see the job description and person specification for details.
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 are one team
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 is ambulatory gynaecology including 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
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
Practical skills in relation to the speciality
Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
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 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
Interest in teaching and management
Knowledge
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
Essential specialty specific competencies for the post should be listed along with required evidence.
Acute care safe – up to date BLS, Obstetric Drills course (PROMPT, YMET, MOET)
Specialist Knowledge Exam: MRCOG
Qualifications
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
Specialty specific requirements MRCOG exam
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.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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