Clinical Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology ST3-5

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Bournemouth seeks a Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The role involves working within a team to provide quality care, including elective gynaecology and acute obstetrics. Candidates must have at least 6 months of registrar experience and MRCOG part 1. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience working at registrar level in the UK.
• Should possess MRCOG part 1.

Responsibilities

• Provide in and out of hours cover to patient population.
• Contribute to Department's governance programme.

Skills

Clinical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Part 1 MRCOG

Job description

Clinical Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology ST3-5

The closing date is 14 October 2025

A 9 month fixed term Obstetrics and Gynaecology registrar job based at University Hospital Dorset working across both the Poole and Bournemouth sites. There may be the opportunity to extend to 12 months.

An opportunity has arisen for an obstetrics and gynaecology registrar position based at University Hospital Dorset. The post is ideal for building upon skills in general obstetrics and gynaecology. The post holder will work as a member of our team comprising of 24 consultants, 16 registrars and 12 SHO's. The applicant would take part in providing in and out of hours cover to our patient population. The post will involve elective gynaecology in the form of clinics and theatres as well as acute and elective obstetrics. Where possible specialist interests may be accessible.

Main duties of the job

The applicant should have at least 6 months experience working at registrar level in the UK. They should also be in possession of their MRCOG part 1.

Excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to work as a team.

The successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the Department's governance programme, including participation in department meetings, safety initiatives and morbidity and mortality meetings. The successful candidates will be expected to fully engage with Appraisal as part of GMC Revalidation.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.

Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.

Job responsibilities

Job plan

Day to day work would be within the department in general with a 1:8 oncall commitment. This is with 2 registrars present out of hours.

Person Specification

Experience

• Clinical Skills and training in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that of a UK trained ST4
• At least 1 year of NHS experience 6 months of which have been on a registrar rota
• Ability to offer acute Obstetric and Gynaecology care
• Evidence of teaching of Junior Trainees
• Evidence of involvement in audit and quality improvement projects
• Evidence of involvement in risk management

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• A minimum of part 1 MRCOG
• Compliant with all mandatory training

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust