Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Clinical Fellow Higher in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. This role involves developing specialist interests, engaging in audits, and teaching medical students while participating in a comprehensive on-call rota. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in various specialities and contribute to service improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in service improvement projects and audits.
• Cover on-call rota at a tier 3 level.
• Contribute to medical student teaching.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Full Registration with GMC

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to commence from 06 August 2025 to 04 August 2026.

The aim of this post is to develop a specialist interest and complete ATSMs in the various specialities within the department such as Obstetrics and Maternal Medicine, Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Medicine, Benign Gynaecology, Urogynaecology, Early Pregnancy Unit, and Gynaecological Oncology.

The post has been made possible in order to complete the compliment of Senior Registrars required to cover all essential duties within the department and with this there is a requirement to cover the on-call rota at a tier 3 level.

The successful candidate will be expected to utilise the experience provided to contribute to service improvement projects and audits within the department.

This is a four tier on-call rota with Core level and Registrar (ST3-5 or equivalent) support an on-site resident senior Registrar as well as a separate on-call Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Other clinical commitments will be negotiable to suit the applicants and the department. It is expected that the applicants will participate in Medical Student teaching.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.

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.

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.

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. There are also opportunities to provide formal teaching at the undergraduate University Medical School.

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