Clinical Fellow in O&G with special interest in Obstetric Ultrasound

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Obstetric Ultrasound for a 12-month fixed term. Applicants must have FULL GMC registration and prior NHS O&G experience. The role includes four protected ultrasound sessions and participation in on-call rotas. Competitive benefits offered including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

NHS pension scheme

Access to NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months NHS experience as a Specialty Registrar in O&G.
• Thorough knowledge of specialty and ability to work at Registrar level.
• Good clinical note-taking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform fetal growth scans in obstetric ultrasound.
• Participate fully in the provision of general services in obstetrics and gynecology.
• Run the labour ward with consultant cover.

Skills

Fluent in spoken and written English

Ability to manage Delivery Suite at Registrar level

Sound clinical knowledge

Ability to cope with stressful situations

Education

MBBS or Equivalent

FULL GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK

Basic USS

Intermediate USS

Job description

Clinical Fellow in O&G with special interest in Obstetric Ultrasound

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Fellow Doctor in Obstetric Ultrasound to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team for 12 months Fixed Term, available from January 2026. There is a possibility for a further extension beyond the 12 months. This post will primarily be based at the brand new O&G Department, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with some work commitments at Wycombe Hospital.

This will be an excellent opportunity for those wishing to have out of programme experience (OOPE), post CCT trainees or non‑training grade doctors who wish to pursue the CESR pathway and with prior NHS O&G experience.

The successful applicant will undertake a range of activity in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with four protected sessions for obstetric ultrasound. They will be supported towards completion of the Special Interest Training Module (SITM) in Fetal Care. They will also participate in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology on call rota.ALL Applicants MUST hold a FULL GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK. We anticipate this to be a popular post and this advert may close earlier than the advised date, therefore we welcome and encourage early applications.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will undertake a range of activity in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with four protected sessions for obstetric ultrasound per week. They will be supported towards completion of the Special Interest Training Module (SITM) in Fetal Care.

They will be expected to participate fully in the provision of general services in obstetrics and gynaecology for the population within the catchment area of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital with outpatients and elective surgery based at Wycombe Hospital. The post carries a balanced job plan for the appointee and can be adapted to suit their special interests. The successful candidate will participate in a two tier, full shift rota (1 in 8) of 16 Registrars/Specialty Doctors. This post also offers the opportunity to develop managerial and leadership skills.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care‑experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [e-mail] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

• Obstetric ultrasound sessions, two per week - will be expected to perform fetal growth scans and trained accordingly.
• Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to their charge. Co‑responsibility for the proper functioning of the department, including supervision of more junior medical staff.
• Running of labour ward with consultant cover on‑site during the day, consultant off‑site after hours.
• Clinical duties may be at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospital sites, with the on‑calls at Stoke Mandeville.
• Participation in clinical audit.
• Attendance at clinical meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
• Working within the multidisciplinary team.
• Co‑ordinating appropriate medical, surgical and allied disciplines concerned with patient care and communicating appropriately with general practitioners and community agencies.
• Clinic duties such as gynaecology and ante‑natal clinics, as well as some specialist clinics. Some gynae clinics are off site.

Person Specification

TRUST VALUES

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self‑awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

QUALIFICATIONS

• FULL GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
• MBBS or Equivalent
• Basic USS
• Intermediate USS

Experience

• Minimum of 12 months NHS experience as a Speciality Registrar in O&G

Skills/ Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of speciality and ability to work at Registrar level.
• Ability to make good clinical notes
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Sound clinical knowledge, surgical skills and communication skills
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility.
• Ability to manage Delivery Suite at Registrar level

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
• Ability to travel between hospital sites
• Full UK driving Licence with access to car

AUDIT & RESEARCH

• Evidence of participation in audit in past 12 months
• Evidence of research experience

MANAGEMENT & TEAM WORKING SKILLS

• Ability to manage own workload and time
• Ability to work as a team member

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.

Fetal Medicine Lead and Divisional Chair