Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare trust in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics to join the team at Northwick Park Hospital. The role focuses on maternity triage and patient support with high-risk deliveries. Candidates need strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to shifting staff needs, with no on-call commitments. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a top-rated maternity unit and contribute to a diverse and busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Senior Clinical Fellow ST3+ level in Obstetrics with a special interest in Maternity Triage.
• Ability to communicate clearly with women in labour or distress.
• Flexibility to manage acute and unexpected staff shortages.

Responsibilities

• Assist with triage and implementation of BSOTS.
• Help clients understand proposed procedures for safety.
• Support the joint diabetes clinic.

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics (ST3+ level) with a special interest in Maternity Triage. Many opportunities available for those wishing to pursue ATSMs. The post holder will be an integral part of the general obstetrics team, working at Northwick Park Hospital.

Responsibilities and Duties

Following the closure of the maternity unit at Ealing the obstetric workload is based at Northwick Park, consisting mainly of high‑risk patients with diverse medical conditions. The post holder will support the maternity department by:

• Assisting with triage and the implementation of BSOTS.
• Communicating clearly with women in labour or distress to understand their wishes and fears, enabling them to participate in decisions regarding their management.
• Helping clients understand the procedures proposed for their own safety and that of their babies.
• Supporting the joint diabetes clinic.
• Maintaining flexibility with the timetable to address acute and unexpected staff shortages; an individual job plan will be discussed with the successful candidate.

The role is not associated with any on‑call commitment. The appointee will report directly to Ms Saswati Maitra.

Hospital and Department Details

The maternity unit at Northwick Park provides a high‑risk delivery suite with dedicated theatres, HDU, triage, observation bay and recovery unit. It also hosts a mid‑wifery led ward for low‑risk women and those wishing to have a water birth. Antenatal clinics are held both at Northwick Park and Central Middlesex.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) serves a diverse population of nearly one million people across Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond, offering major acute services at the following sites:

• Northwick Park Hospital – one of the busiest A&E departments in the country, with a top‑rated hyper‑acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper‑acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark’s Hospital – an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital – a busy district general hospital with a 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, plus specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital – a planned care site hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.