Clinical Fellow ST1/2 Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned health trust is inviting applications for a Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Basildon Hospital. The role requires a commitment to gaining competencies, managing patients, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Ideal for ST1/2 level doctors, this position offers a unique opportunity to blend leadership with clinical responsibilities while being part of a dynamic teaching hospital environment. Applications are welcome until 11 December 2025.

Responsibilities

• Show leadership qualities and know limitations.
• Gain necessary competencies by rotating through services.
• Work independently while managing day cases, outpatients, and inpatients.
• Liaise between different medical staff and patients.
• Attend ward rounds and operating sessions.
• Teach medical students as directed.

Job description

Clinical Fellow – Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST1/2)

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to commence as soon as possible at Basildon Hospital.

Situated in the South East of England, Basildon Hospital offers easy access to the Channel Tunnel, London and the national motorway network via M25.

The Trust has an ongoing commitment to first class service delivery and innovative long‑term initiatives and is a University Hospital Teaching Status with University College London.

Please note this position may close early due to number of applications.

Responsibilities

• The doctor will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriate.
• ST1/2 level doctor will be expected to gain the necessary competencies by rotating through the services in order to gain the relevant experience.
• Trainees will also begin to work independently.
• Liaise between midwives, nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff.
• Attend to the day‑today management of day cases, outpatients and inpatients.
• Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating sessions as timetabled.
• Attend general and specialist outpatient, diagnostic and pre‑assessment clinics.
• Teach medical students as directed.
• Supervise, monitor and assist the F2 doctors in post‑take ward rounds as part of the rostered emergency work.
• Keep up to date with all administrative duties including letters, results and discharge summaries as required.
• Study for higher examinations and maintain continued professional development.
• Undertake and assist in audit projects at various times throughout the rotations.
• Attend weekly educational and MDT sessions.
• Cooperate with members of the medical workforce team when monitoring hours of work.
• Attend induction.
• Attend PM demonstrations when required.

About the Trust

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025.