Junior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ST1-2 level)

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking dedicated doctors for a trust grade position in obstetrics and gynaecology. This role involves providing care in both antenatal and gynaecology wards, along with opportunities for specialized training in ultrasound and surgical techniques. Candidates must have at least 6 months of NHS experience. This position offers benefits like career development, flexible working, and staff recognition. Join a vibrant team committed to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months NHS experience required.
• Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology preferred.
• Ability to assist in pre-, intra-, and postoperative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in antenatal, postnatal, and gynaecology wards.
• Participate in regular morning ward rounds.
• Assist in providing care in various clinics.

Skills

NHS experience

Basic surgical techniques

Ultrasound training

Job description

Job Overview

Applications are invited from committed and enthusiastic doctors who have at least 6 months NHS experience (observer experience not included) for the above post based at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital (QCCH), with a start date of the 4th February 2026 initially for 6 months with the option to extend to 12 months. Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital is part of Imperial NHS trust and was recently awarded Outstanding by CQC. It is a unique tertiary unit offering exceptional care to women in pregnancy and beyond, with specialist services in preterm birth, maternal medicine, fetal medicine, early pregnancy, acute gynaecology, fertility, menopause and gynae‑oncology.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will cover both obstetrics and gynaecology, providing care in antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology wards, antenatal and gynaecology outpatient clinics, the maternity day assessment and the early pregnancy units.

Opportunities include training in ultrasound and basic surgical techniques and attendance at our specialist clinics including preterm birth, obstetric medicine, fetal medicine, fertility, gynae‑oncology, menopause and rapid access gynaecology clinics. Active participation in audit and quality improvement is encouraged.

The post holder will take part in regular morning ward rounds of in‑patients in both obstetrics and gynaecology, assess patients under supervision in the maternity day assessment, early pregnancy, acute gynaecology unit and in obstetrics and gynaecology outpatient clinics.

The post holder will also cover the labour ward and gain experience in basic operating techniques on daily elective caesarean section lists which are covered by a consultant obstetrician. As part of their role the post holder will assist in providing pre‑, intra‑ and postoperative care for patients within our leading gynae‑oncology service.

There is some flexibility in the rota to allow specialist interest sessions and time to complete audit, quality improvement, or research projects.

Qualifications

Applications should only be submitted by those who have at least 6 months NHS experience (observer experience is not included). Please do not apply if you have less than 6 months experience working in the NHS, as your application will not be considered.

Benefits

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast‑forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing, staff recognition scheme and optional benefits such as Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Additional Information

The statutory requirement to be fully Covid‑19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID‑19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and, as part of our pre‑employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.

As part of our continued response to Covid‑19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part‑time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Contract Details

This is a trust grade, SHO equivalent, post in obstetrics and gynaecology involving on‑call for both obstetrics and gynaecology. Our current rota has a total of 18 SHO‑level posts with 16 that include on‑calls and 2 that do not. The SHO’s are supported in their clinical activities both day and night by either specialist registrars or consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology.