Junior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is looking for a junior clinical fellow to perform emergency duties in A&E and on the Labour ward. The role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in assessing and investigating patients in a supportive environment. This position is ideal for those finishing their FY2 year or seeking broader experience in the specialty. Successful candidates will join a renowned training hospital committed to high-quality care and education.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player with experience from FY2 year or equivalent.
• Aiming for further experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary education.

Responsibilities

• Carry out emergency duties in A&E and Labour ward.
• Initial assessment and investigation of patients.
• Assist in obstetric and gynaecological emergencies.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out emergency duties in A&E and on Labour ward including the initial assessment and investigation of patients who attend the Labour ward, Triage and A&E and assist in obstetric and gynaecological emergencies. They will also be expected to see patients under consultant supervision in outpatient clinics including antenatal clinics, gynaecology clinics and the early pregnancy assessment unit. There will also be opportunities to assist in elective obstetric procedures and general gynaecological surgery including the day case and inpatient elective surgery.

Who we are looking for

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic team player to join our friendly department as junior clinical fellow. The post is ideally suited to candidates finishing their FY2 year (or equivalent) who want to gain further experience of the speciality while applying for an O&G training, or for candidates pursuing wider FY3/FY4 experience before deciding on a specialty. Previous holders of this post have attained great success after completing the posting.

About us

We practice Obstetrics and Gynaecology to a high standard and take pride in evolving our services to keep abreast of new developments and enhance the quality of care we provide. Our local population is diverse and often challenging; including a significant proportion of patients newly arrived from overseas. We are a popular training hospital for both undergraduate students from the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College, London and postgraduate trainees in general practice and our own discipline. Education plays an important role in our day-to-day practice and is often multidisciplinary in nature.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.