National Obstetric Clinical Fellow

NHS RESOLUTION; Basildon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a National Obstetric Clinical Fellow to join their Early Notification team. This role involves reviewing case files, leading projects, and representing the organization at meetings. The ideal candidate will have specialized obstetric knowledge and significant experience in project coordination. The position offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance, suitable for candidates with a minimum of ST5 training level in obstetrics.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Career growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of working within obstetrics in the NHS.
• Understanding of current issues and challenges in maternity services.
• Experience of presenting complex information to wide audiences.

Responsibilities

• Review case files to provide clinical opinion.
• Lead on an individual project for publication.
• Represent NHS Resolution at external meetings.

Skills

Specialist knowledge of obstetrics

Project coordination

Strong communication skills

Incident investigations

Education

Current minimum training level of ST5 or above

Job description

We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity to join NHS Resolution's Early Notification (EN) team, working within the Safety and Learning Directorate, as a National Obstetric Clinical Fellow on a fixed‑term or secondment basis for one year. The post is available from February 2026 onwards, open to negotiation as we acknowledge the time frames for approval required by employers and/or deaneries. Please note that this job is Pay Band: AfC 8b or equivalent salary according to Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (according to stage of training/experience).

About the EN Scheme

Required since its launch in April 2017, the EN Scheme has played a vital role in maternity care. All maternity services are required to notify NHS Resolution of incidents where there is potential for long‑term severe brain injury. The scheme’s aims are:

• Investigate potential eligibility for compensation, taking proactive steps to reduce legal costs and improve the experience for families and staff.
• Share learning quickly with individual trusts and across the wider system to support safety improvements and prevent recurrence.
• Build on our Saying Sorry and Being Fair work, ensuring that openness, candour and learning are never barriers to obtaining compensation.
• Preserve evidence so we can respond effectively should families bring cases at a later date.
• Improve the process of obtaining compensation for families, meeting needs in real time wherever possible and reducing the risk of claims escalating unnecessarily.

Role Overview

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your clinical expertise at a national level, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and leaders in maternity care. The role includes reviewing case files to provide clinical opinion, giving feedback to support system‑wide learning from claims, and the chance to lead on an individual project for publication. You will also represent NHS Resolution at external meetings with partner organisations, and attend local, regional, and national events.

What You’ll Bring

• Specialist knowledge of working within obstetrics in the NHS with a current minimum training level of ST5 or above.
• An understanding of the current issues and challenges within healthcare and specifically maternity services.
• Experience of project coordination, management or leadership.
• Experience of presenting complex information to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to conduct incident investigations and link safety recommendations to quality improvement work.
• Commitment to a culture promoting patient safety at a national level.
• Strong communication and governance skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Work in a progressive data‑driven environment.
• A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑and‑life balance.
• 24‑hour employee assistance programme (EAP) from Health Assured.
• Eye care vouchers via Specsavers, health service discounts, Blue Light card, cycle‑to‑work scheme and season ticket loan scheme.

Application Details

Closing date: 15 December 2025. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should we receive sufficient applications. To apply, please provide a supporting statement explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date, along with your CV detailing work history and job responsibilities. If you use AI to support your application, indicate where it was used. You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.

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