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Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Consultant in Obstetrics
Wakefield On-site 10+ yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 2,138 employees
ObstetricsAntenatal CareCaesarean SectionClinical GovernanceAudit
Requirements
Applicants must have full GMC registration, inclusion on the Specialist Register (or be within 6 months of CCT), and a medical degree with MRCOG or equivalent. Required certifications include ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward practice and Obstetric Medicine.
Job Description
About The Role
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking to appoint Two dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Consultants in Obstetrics to join our busy, forward-thinking Women’s Health team.
The post holder will provide consultant-level care within the Obstetric service, supporting the assessment and ongoing management of pregnancies. You will work closely with senior clinicians to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care and contribute to service development, teaching and governance.
Main duties
The Main Duties Of The Post Will Include
Antenatal Clinics
Elective Caesarean Lists 0800 1700. Pre and Post op Ward rounds are built into these times.
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided
Weekend On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues on an approximately 1:8 basis
Weekday On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues on an approximately 1:16 basis (resident from 17:30 hours until 23:00 hours during weekdays Monday to Friday and then non resident until 08:00)
We are keen to support personal and professional development, including offering lead roles for key areas of the service
Individual job plans may differ to the sample provided below, as we will consider service need and personal and professional development.
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 in O&G
Medical Degree from recognised medical school
MRCOG or equivalent
Eligibility to work in the UK
ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent
ATSM Obstetric Medicine or equivalent
Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics Service
Appropriate experience in Obstetrics
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.
For further information, please contact: Dr Sarah Winfield Head of Clinical Service for Obstetrics. Tel: 01924 546237
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.
Application Guidance
We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
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Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking to appoint Two dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Consultants in Obstetrics to join our busy, forward-thinking Women’s Health team.
The post holder will provide consultant-level care within the Obstetric service, supporting the assessment and ongoing management of pregnancies. You will work closely with senior clinicians to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care and contribute to service development, teaching and governance.
Main duties
The Main Duties Of The Post Will Include
Antenatal Clinics
Elective Caesarean Lists 0800 1700. Pre and Post op Ward rounds are built into these times.
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided
Weekend On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues on an approximately 1:8 basis
- Friday/Sunday on-call weekend - resident 08:00 to 19.30 hours during weekends Saturday and Sunday and then non resident until 08:00
- Saturday on-call weekend as above
- Short working weekend 08:00 to 16:00 Saturday and Sunday (no overnight on-call)
- non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day
Weekday On-call duties for Obstetrics is shared with 16 colleagues on an approximately 1:16 basis (resident from 17:30 hours until 23:00 hours during weekdays Monday to Friday and then non resident until 08:00)
- non-patient-facing duties on a post-on call day.
We are keen to support personal and professional development, including offering lead roles for key areas of the service
Individual job plans may differ to the sample provided below, as we will consider service need and personal and professional development.
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 in O&G
Medical Degree from recognised medical school
MRCOG or equivalent
Eligibility to work in the UK
ATSM Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent
ATSM Obstetric Medicine or equivalent
Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Obstetrics Service
Appropriate experience in Obstetrics
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.
For further information, please contact: Dr Sarah Winfield Head of Clinical Service for Obstetrics. Tel: 01924 546237
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.
Application Guidance
We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Application Tips
If you need help with your application, take a look at the tips on our .
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
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Education
Bachelor DegreePostgraduate DegreeProfessional Certificate
Skills
ObstetricsAntenatal CareCaesarean SectionClinical GovernanceAuditMedical EducationPatient ManagementMulti-disciplinary TeamworkTime ManagementProblem SolvingLeadershipCommunication Skills
About Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust provides acute, community and specialist health care services to around half a million people living in Wakefield and North Kirklees. We have three hospitals at Dewsbury, Pontefract and Wakefield (Pinderfields), and also provide care in community settings such as GP surgeries, health centres and clinics as well as in people’s own homes. Every one of our 9,000 staff play a vital role in providing quality care to the thousands of people we serve and we are proud to have a hard working, talented, and dynamic work force who strive every day to provide quality care and support to those who use our services. Our mission is to recruit, develop and retain skilled and motivated people who embody the Trust’s core values of caring, respect, high standards and improving. We do this by creating a supportive working environment - in first class facilities - where excellence and innovation is valued and celebrated; by providing excellent training and development opportunities, and by offering a comprehensive package of staff benefits to reward our employees for their hard work and commitment.
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