Clinical Fellow (Higher ST3-5) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A Clinical Fellow Higher position in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at a leading teaching hospital in Cambridge, offering training opportunities and involvement in postgraduate education. The role includes on-call commitments and aims to develop future Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC required.

Responsibilities

• Involved in post graduate training of Senior House Officers and Undergraduate Medical Students.
• Participate in service improvement projects and audits within the department.

Skills

English

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Education

MRCOG part 1

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to commence from 06 August 2025 to 04 August 2026.

We are looking for an ambitious individual who wants to progress in their career as a future Obstetrician and/or Gynaecologist. The aim of this post is to act as a stepping stone towards this goal, and the post is designed to provide training to doctors with some experience in the specialty but able to act independently at a Registrar level.

The successful applicant will be expected to be involved in post graduate training of those at a Senior House Officer level but also to Undergraduate Medical Students at the University Of Cambridge.

The applicant would be expected to utilise the experience provided to contribute to service improvement projects and audits within the department.

Main duties of the job

The duties of the post include an on-call commitment on the Middle Grade Rota in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology which is a Tier Two of a Four Tier on-call rota with Senior House Officer support, an on-site Resident Senior Registrar, as well as separate on-call Consultants for Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria, outlined in the job description and candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and have worked on an Obstetrics & Gynaecology on-call rota, and must hold MRCOG part 1.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CFH-5104

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Job description Job responsibilities

CUH is a University Teaching Hospital and Tertiary Referral Centre that offers particular experience in Laparoscopic, Endometriosis and benign Gynaecological Surgery, Reproductive Medicine, IVF, Gynaecological Oncology, Fetal Medicine, Uro-Gynaecology, Maternal Medicine, Labour Ward management, Outpatient Hysteroscopy, Clinical Governance and Audit.

The department enjoys close links with the University of Cambridge, Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and opportunities to participate in research may be available to suitable applicants.With this in mind the post holds the potential opportunity for further career development in both clinical and academic areas.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Job description Job responsibilities

CUH is a University Teaching Hospital and Tertiary Referral Centre that offers particular experience in Laparoscopic, Endometriosis and benign Gynaecological Surgery, Reproductive Medicine, IVF, Gynaecological Oncology, Fetal Medicine, Uro-Gynaecology, Maternal Medicine, Labour Ward management, Outpatient Hysteroscopy, Clinical Governance and Audit.

The department enjoys close links with the University of Cambridge, Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and opportunities to participate in research may be available to suitable applicants.With this in mind the post holds the potential opportunity for further career development in both clinical and academic areas.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification Shortlistable Essential

• Yes = 1 ,No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section

Person Specification Shortlistable Essential

• Yes = 1 ,No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)