Clinical Fellow ST3 Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. This fixed-term position involves patient management, supporting junior staff, and developing special interests in various medical fields. Candidates must be ST3 level doctors. The role offers an opportunity to enhance skills in a supportive environment with excellent educational sessions.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and assist junior doctors.
• Experience in a clinical environment.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-patients, out-patients and day cases.
• Participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions.
• Liaise with midwives, nurses, and senior medical staff.
• Teach medical students as directed.
• Assist in audit projects.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

ST3 level doctor qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, applications are invited for a fixed term post ST3 + level for the post of Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to commence as soon as possible at Basildon Hospital.

Situated in the South East of England, Basildon Hospital is ideally placed offering 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, innovative long-term initiatives and has University Hospital Teaching Status with University College London.

You will take part in the general functioning of the Directorate which will include attendance at the various clinics within the hospital, labour ward, ward rounds and operating sessions.

There will also be support to develop a special interest which could be EPAU management, Colposcopy, Sub Fertility, Maternity Assessment management/Obstetric Ultrasound, Urogyneacology and Minimal access surgery.

This Department is committed to support the successful candidate to the Specialist Registrar through article 14 and support the completion of relevant ATSM's.

Rota

Doctors will work a rolling 16 week rota comprises of 1 in 4 weekend plus 1 week of nights (ward/clinic/theatre sessions)

Banding

Banding: 1A 50%

Responsibilities

• You will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately
• ST3 level doctor will be expected to gain the necessary competencies by rotating through the region in order to gain the relevant experience
• Liaise between Midwives, nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
• Attend to the day to day management of day case, out-patient and in-patients
• Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetabled
• Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic and pre-assessment clinics
• Teach medical students as directed
• Supervise, monitor and assist the F2 doctors & ST1-2 in post take ward rounds as part of the rostered emergency work
• To 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 multidisciplinary sessions

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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 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 6 Nov 2025