Senior Clinical Fellow

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow within their Obstetrics and Gynaecology department. The successful candidate will attend clinics, participate in surgeries, and oversee junior doctors. Essential qualifications include an MB ChB or equivalent and GMC registration. The position is full-time, fixed term for 10 months, offering a salary of £65,048 per annum. The role demands strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of medical practices in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have current UK professional registration such as GMC registration.
• Two years Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience with at least six months in a recognised post.
• Basic medical training is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend obstetric and gynaecological clinics.
• Participate in the operating theatre with consultant supervision.
• Perform surgeries and oversee pre-selected procedures independently.
• Mentor and direct junior doctors.
• Act as second on call and resident third on call.

Skills

Good, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge, experience and ability to be senior resident on-call

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

Registered with GMC or evidence of eligibility for Registration

Confirm GMC number

MRCOG Part I or considerable relevant experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a busy unit of 13 gynaecology beds and 23 obstetric beds with approximately 3000 deliveries per year. The department offers an extensive range of specialty services including infertility, urogynaecology, colposcopy, outpatient hysteroscopy, ultrasound scanning and advanced minimal access surgery. We also provide a joint diabetic, endocrine clinic, recurrent miscarriage clinic and emergency gynae unit. The Department is staffed by 12 Consultants, 2 Specialty Doctors, 1 CESR Fellow, 1 Senior Clinical Fellow (this post), 8 Specialty Registrars at ST3 and above, 1 ST1 and 6 GP trainees.

Job Responsibilities

The post is ideal for candidates who have completed their specialist training (CCT) and are seeking further experience prior to applying for a consultant post. This fixed term appointment (10 months) requires the Senior Clinical Fellow to attend clinics and the operating theatre where they work under supervision by a Consultant, may occasionally see/operate pre‑selected patients without direct supervision, and support junior doctors who have not yet achieved entrustability for second on call. They act as resident third on call.

Key responsibilities include:

• Attend obstetric and gynaecological clinics.
• Participate in operating theatre with consultant supervision.
• Perform surgeries and oversee pre‑selected procedures independently when appropriate.
• Mentor and direct junior doctors.
• Act as second on call and resident third on call.

Principal Relationships

The Senior Clinical Fellow works closely with midwifery and nursing staff for treatment of patients in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, as well as staff from other specialties. They are directly responsible to the Consultant for day‑to‑day management of patients and must direct junior doctors to ensure efficiency and care.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Appropriately completed application
• Good, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications:

• MB ChB or equivalent
• Registered with GMC or evidence of eligibility for Registration
• Confirm GMC number
• MRCOG Part I or considerable relevant experience

Experience:

• Basic medical training
• Good record keeping
• Two years Obstetrics & Gynaecology with at least six months in a recognised post
• Knowledge, experience and ability to be senior resident on‑call

Research and Audit:

• Evidence of audit and implementation of change following audit
• Relevant research published in peer‑review journal (desirable)

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration such as GMC registration.

Job Details

Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD.

Contract: Fixed term (10 months), Full-time, Flexible working.

Salary: £65,048 per annum.