Junior Clinical Fellow in Obs & Gynae

East Lancashire NHS Hospitals Trust; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Burnley is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The role involves general duties in both obstetrics and gynaecology, as well as participation in teaching and departmental audits. Applicants must be GMC registered and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. This is a training-focused position with opportunities to expand expertise within a reputable NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) required.
• Strong computer literacy and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to work within a team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• General Obstetric & Gynaecology duties including clinics and theatre.
• Care for obstetric in-patients and manage Labour Ward responsibilities.
• Participate in governance, audit, and continuous education activities.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for the role of Junior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to commence as soon as possible for a period of at least 12 months. The post is primarily based at Burnley General Hospital. The post holder will be required to take part in the first on-call rota, including BSOTS triage. The Lancashire Women’s & Newborn Centre is located on the Burnley General site and we provide satellite clinics across East Lancashire to ensure ease of access for the local population. The department offers a full range of clinics in both obstetrics and gynaecology with sub-speciality interests among senior team members. This is a training-focused environment with opportunities to expand your expertise and knowledge within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments.

Responsibilities

• General Obstetric & Gynaecology duties including antenatal clinics, gynaecology clinics (with exposure to sub-specialities), assisting in obstetric/gynae theatre lists, and Labour Ward/Maternal Assessment Unit duties.
• Attend special interest clinics where available.
• See and plan care for obstetric in-patients (supported by the Consultant) and manage Labour Ward responsibilities.
• Attend Antenatal clinics, including specialist clinics, and be involved in perioperative care and outpatient clinics in gynaecology.
• Gynaecology duties include care of in-patients, admissions to the Gynaecology Ward, perioperative care of patients, and involvement in outpatient clinics (oncology, urogynaecology, endometriosis, colposcopy, and ambulatory gynaecology).
• Contribute to teaching on a one-to-one basis; participate in departmental audit and research projects.
• Participate in governance, audit, and continuous education activities; contribute to the department’s research programmes.
• Gain clinical experience and opportunities to attend theatres and advance skills under supervision.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and meeting the requirements of the person specification.
• Strong computer literacy and excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work within a team of doctors, midwives, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

About the Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a large, integrated healthcare organisation with a vision to be recognised for delivering safe, personal and effective care. The Trust provides a full range of obstetrics and gynaecology clinics and maintains an outstanding reputation as a training unit. A first-class medical library and substantial facilities for higher education and training are available within the Trust. The teams are highly skilled and committed to continual improvement and adherence to local and national guidelines, including NICE standards.

On Call

The post holder will participate in a 1 in 9 first on-call rota, which includes BSOTS triage.