Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) position in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at a leading hospital in Cambridge. The role focuses on developing specialist interests and completing ATSMs within various specialties. Candidates will engage in service improvement projects and teaching, while also covering essential duties in the department.

Qualifications

• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with GMC required.
• Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Education

Full Registration with GMC

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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

£70,425 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CFH-5105

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. 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.

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. 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.

Person Specification Shortlistable Essential

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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)