EPU Clinical Fellow: Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an enthusiastic clinical fellow to join its Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology service. This is a full-time role with a 12-month fixed term contract starting April 2026. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist care and participating in various clinical and non-clinical activities. Key qualifications include GMC registration and relevant experience in gynaecology. An attractive salary package is offered.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Dedicated multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is mandatory.
• MB BS or equivalent is required.
• MRCOG Part 1 is preferred qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage gynaecology on-call sessions and outpatient procedures.
• Lead early pregnancy and gynaecology ultrasound clinics.
• Participate in Emergency Gynaecology MDT meetings.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Clinical Audit

IT proficiency (email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Good organisational skills

Good communication skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork skills

Emotional maturity

Education

Full GMC registration

MB BS or equivalent

MRCOG Part 1

Minimum of 2 years’ full-time hospital service in the NHS

Job description

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, outstanding clinical fellow to join our busy Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology (EPAG) service at this exciting time for the Trust.

We are looking to appoint one candidate to commence on 1st April 2026 (maternity cover). The successful candidate will hold a 12‑month post.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to specialists in acute gynaecology, clinical nurse specialists, registered nurses, healthcare assistants and a Unit administrator/receptionist, to provide specialist care to the population of North West London and neighbouring areas. The post will be based at the Chelsea & Westminster site.

Details

Date posted: 24 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £44,170 to £67,610 a year London Weighting & On Calls

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 289‑SC‑240

Job location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London SW10 9NH

About the Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England.

We have two main acute hospital sites – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award‑winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

• We employ over 7,000 staff and 500 volunteers
• We treat someone in A&E every 90 seconds
• We deliver a baby every 50 minutes
• We operate on a patient every 16 minutes
• We do 50 imaging procedures each hour
• We serve a diverse population of 1.5 million from the beginning to the end of life

Our PROUD values demonstrate to staff, patients and the public the standards of care and experience they should expect from our services:

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

Job responsibilities

This clinical role involves a timetable tailored to the specific role. This will include acute gynaecology on‑call sessions, early pregnancy and gynaecology ultrasound clinics, recurrent miscarriage clinics and out‑patient acute gynaecology procedures. The successful candidate will mainly be based in the Elizabeth Suite (Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology Unit) at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Site. The candidate is expected to work 9 am‑5 pm (variable).

The post involves provision of weekend (Saturday and Sunday) clinics in the Early Pregnancy & Acute Gynaecology Unit. The successful candidate may also take part in the regular out‑of‑hours Gynaecology and Obstetrics SPR rota.

Non‑clinical duties include coordination of Emergency Gynaecology MDT meetings, clinical guideline development and training and support of junior doctors.

The appointment will be on a scale equivalent to that of an appropriate ST level and carries an annual leave entitlement of 32 days (including statutory days) on a pro‑rata basis.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust’s R&D framework. Projects developed during their time in the unit will be supported with a view to publication. The post holder is expected to contribute to the Clinical Audit Programme and Quality Improvement Projects (QIP).

This post provides an ideal OOPE opportunity to begin a portfolio of specialist training in early pregnancy and gynaecological ultrasound. With application, the successful candidate can expect to attain ultrasound skills equivalent to the RCOG intermediate level ultrasound in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology and showcase completed projects at national and international conferences.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate an active interest in the management of all acute gynaecology patients and complement a unified multidisciplinary approach to their care.

The post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well‑being of themselves and others within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

They are required to observe the Trust’s rules, policies, procedures, values and standards, and all relevant statutory and professional obligations, and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

The successful candidate is required to be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

Person Specification

Trust values

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

Education and qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCOG Part 1
• Minimum of 2 years’ full‑time (or equivalent part‑time) hospital service in the NHS up to ST2 grade or higher

Desirable qualifications

• Prizes or additional qualifications
• MRCOG Part 3

Experience

• Completion of pre‑registration/Foundation years training

Desirable experience

• Experience of gynaecological ultrasound
• Two years’ work experience in the UK

Skills and knowledge

• Solid understanding of Clinical Governance
• Experience of Clinical Audit
• IT proficiency including email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Multi‑disciplinary teamwork skills
• Emotional maturity and willingness to seek help from senior

Teaching and training

• Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable teaching and training

• Medical Education or Adult Education Training
• Trained ALSO, MOET or NALS instructor

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London, SW10 9NH

Website: https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/