About this role
Job summary We are seeking to recruit a gynaecologist to strengthen our gynaecology team 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 Pontefract and Wakefield and a new surgical hub including 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. - Elective Obstetric suites in Pinderfields Hospital.
Main duties of the job The main duties of the post will include; General Gynaecology Clinics - 9.00 13.00/13.30 17.30 Regular Gynaecology day case and inpatient operating lists will ensure staff maintain their emergency gynaecology skills Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided DCC is allocated for MDTs which are annualised Hot week cover for acute Gynaecology 08:00 18:00 hrs, Monday to Friday (1.5 pas) During Hot week this includes undertaking ward rounds. Consultant pre and post-op ward rounds are allocated in the DCC for theatre sessions which are annualised On-call duties for Gynaecology only shared with 14 colleagues on an approximately 1 in 8 basis (17:30 hours until 08:00 hours during weekdays off site cover and 08:00 to 11.00 hours during weekends on site cover) typically non-patient-facing duties on a post-call day. On call (non resident) is paid at Band A. Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the role
We are seeking to recruit a gynaecologist to strengthen our gynaecology team 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 Pontefract and Wakefield and a new surgical hub including 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. - Elective Obstetric suites in Pinderfields Hospital.
Main duties
The main duties of the post will include; • General Gynaecology Clinics - 9.00 – 13.00/13.30 – 17.30 • Regular Gynaecology day case and inpatient operating lists will ensure staff maintain their emergency gynaecology skills • Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided • DCC is allocated for MDTs which are annualised • ‘Hot week’ cover for acute Gynaecology 08:00 – 18:00 hrs, Monday to Friday (1.5 pas) During Hot week this includes undertaking ward rounds. • Consultant pre and post-op ward rounds are allocated in the DCC for theatre sessions which are annualised • On-call duties for Gynaecology only shared with 14 colleagues on an approximately 1 in 8 basis (17:30 hours until 08:00 hours during weekdays off site cover and 08:00 to 11.00 hours during weekends on site cover) – typically non-patient-facing duties on a post-call day. On call (non resident) is paid at Band A. • Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. 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 urogynaecology 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
Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.
Essential person specification requirements
To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) Medical Degree from recognised medical school MRCOG or equivalent
Eligibility to work in the UK
ATSM: Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic, or equivalent
Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Gynaecology Service Appropriate experience in 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).
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 Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and patients. Flexibility. Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies Disclosure + Barring Service (DBS) Clearance Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Commitment to CME & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Passion for obstetrics and developing the service
For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.
Contact information
Mr Alex Oboh, Head of Clinical Services - Gynaecology on telephone: (01924) 544322.
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one 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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Our benefits
Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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).
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Trustwide UK
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)