Clinical Fellow ST1/2 Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves patient management, attending ward rounds, and teaching medical students. Ideal candidates should have an MBBS and be registered with the GMC, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include MBBS, GMC registration, and MRCS.
• Desirable criteria include MRCOG Part 1.
• Previous experience at SpR level or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend to labour ward, ward rounds, and operating sessions.
• Liaise with midwives, nurses, and senior medical staff.
• Supervise and assist F2 doctors during ward rounds.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

MRCS or equivalent

MRCOG Part 1 (desirable)

Job description

Clinical Fellow ST1/2 Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Employer Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Location Basildon, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 22 May 2025

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, applications are invited from candidates at ST1/2 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 to labour ward, ward rounds and operating sessions.

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

Main duties of the job

The roles of your job will cover the below:

• 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 independent
• 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.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using you 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Desirable criteria

• MRCOG Part 1

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level

Desirable criteria

• Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Clinical Fellow ST1/2 Obstetrics and Gynaecology (PDF, 449.8KB)
• Privacy Policy (PDF, 441.0KB)
• Behaviours Framework (JPG, 298.0KB)
• Medical Payscales 5/2024 R (PDF, 156.0KB)

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