Clinical Teaching Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Clinical Teaching Fellow for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at University Hospital Crosshouse. This position offers development opportunities, surgical skills training, and supports career advancement for candidates preparing for MRCOG examinations. The role is designed for those seeking to enhance their medical careers within a supportive environment.

Benefits

£1250 study budget pro rata

50% pay banding supplement for out of hours working

Qualifications

• Completed two years post graduate experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Looking for experience at middle grade level.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Gain procedural skills and participate in departmental audits and research.
• Support candidates for MRCOG examinations.

Education

Full GMC Registration with current Licence to Practice

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We wish to appoint a Clinical Teaching Fellow within the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University Hospital Crosshouse. The post is available to commence from 6^th August 2025.

Applications are invited from doctors for the position of CTF in O&G in NHS Ayrshire and Arran who have successfully completed two years post graduate experience in O&G and are looking for experience at middle grade level. It may appeal to those applying for Higher Specialist Training.

The aim of this post is to provide development opportunities for the post-holders, while supporting our key service areas in relation to the provision of clinical care by a trained doctor workforce. The post will provide experience in the management of obstetric and gynaecology patients and gain procedural skills. The post, although not recognised for training, is structured to allow post-holder the opportunity to further develop their medical career.

This post is likely to appeal to applicants:

• Seeking further experience in O&G and working towards completing MRCOG examinations or towards specialty training: The obstetric and gynaecology team are keen to provide teaching and to support candidates through the MRCOG examinations. Given the broad range of clinical presentations available at University Hospital Crosshouse, there are extensive learning opportunities to facilitate this.

There will be regular opportunities to perform and develop surgical skills. Participation in our departmental quality improvement, audit and research work will also be encouraged, thus further strengthening your CV. The post will provide excellent experience for those wishing to apply to national training or a specialty doctor post in the future.

During the tenure of the appointment post-holders will have a minimum of 4 hours per week development time and access to a £1250 study budget (pro rata), to support them with the attainment of their career aims.

A 50% pay banding supplement will be paid to recognise contribution to out of hours working and the core salary will be will be based on a salary range of £40995 - £64461. The posts are not recognised for national training. Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice by the time of appointment.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact with:

Dr Vivian Franklin, Clinical Director Obstetrics, Tel [phone]

Dr Inna Sokolova, Clinical Director Gynaecology, Tel [phone]

Please note that these posts do not carry educational approval with the Dean.