Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to support the department at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. The role includes providing ST1/2 level staffing, attending ward rounds, and supporting the care of inpatients. Candidates are required to have Full UK GMC registration and must clear necessary health checks. The position offers valuable experience in a busy acute hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have Full UK GMC registration at the time of application.
• Successful candidates must clear Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide ST1/2 level staffing for the Obs & Gynae department.
• Attend ward rounds with the Consultants and Specialty Doctors.
• Support educational development of junior team members.
• Care for inpatients admitted under the supervising consultant.

Education

Full UK GMC registration

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at a 660 bed acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. The maternity service handles 5,500 deliveries per year. This appointment will be made in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England) 2002.

The post will be based at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and the appointee will provide ST1-2 level support to the department. The post holder will work under the supervision of and be responsible to the respective consultant or on-call consultant, attend ward rounds and board rounds, and contribute to departmental teaching and meetings. The appointee will contribute to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service by delivering high quality care and help manage the increasing number of births (currently around 5,300). The appointee will work in partnership with the existing Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. Clinical Fellows are supervised by Specialty Registrars, Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and Consultants.

Responsibilities

• Whist in the Obs & Gynae department, the Clinical Fellow will provide ST1/2 level staffing for the department.
• Attend ward rounds with the Consultants, Specialty Doctors and other Training Doctors.
• Work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective consultant, or the on-call consultant and, ultimately, the Clinical Director.
• Support educational development of the more junior members of the team.
• Be responsible for the care of inpatients admitted under the supervising consultant.
• Ensure learning from incidents and complaints is cascaded within the junior doctor team.
• Identify issues with ward-based care pathways and contribute to quality improvement initiatives to rectify.
• Coordinate ward-based duties amongst the clinical team covering the wards to protect time for colleagues to participate in educational opportunities and non-ward-based duties.
• In case of difficulties of any kind, seek the advice of the appropriate consultant but not participate in any work beyond their level of expertise.
• So far as consistent with the proper discharge of duties, deputise from time to time for absence colleagues.
• Undertake, exceptionally, to be available for irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as essential for patient care.

Trust and travel

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. The Trust remains committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Vaccination

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Conditions

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. The appointee will have Full UK GMC registration at the time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advert closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

Application process

If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Ms Amrita Viegas
Job title: Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Email: [e-mail]

Closing date

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025