Senior Clinical Fellow - Complex Obstetrics | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Park Village; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Park Village is seeking a Senior Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In this role, you will manage complex caesarean sections and support high-risk clinics while developing your skills alongside experienced consultants. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant CCT and be comfortable leading shifts in a busy environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Post CCT/CESR or ST7 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Skills detailed on the RCOG Training matrix ST1-7.

Responsibilities

• Support the inpatient service in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Conduct outpatient duties in antenatal and gynaecology clinics.
• Participate in research and audit programmes.

Skills

Complex caesarean section management

Experience in antenatal clinics

Ability to lead out of hours shifts

Competence in emergency gynaecology

Education

CCT/CESR in O&G

Job description

Overview

This post would benefit a post CCT/CESR or ST7 in O&G who wishes to develop an interest in complex obstetrics. This post will provide the opportunity for the post holder to develop skills in managing complex caesarean section (e.g. fibroids, placenta praevia), surgical management of major obstetric haemorrhage, birth planning for women with high BMI / previous abdominal surgery / PAS alongside our Consultant lead for complex obstetric surgery.

This post would include attendance in high risk antenatal clinics, elective caesarean section list, gynaecology theatre developing relevant skills. There would be opportunity to complete a SITM in pre-term birth prevention, supportive obstetrics or pregnancy care.

We would expect the post holder to possess skills detailed on the RCOG Training matrix ST1-7 and be competent at leading out of hours shifts as a Senior Registrar.

The post holders will be required to contribute to a 48 hour EWTD full shift rota. The remainder of the job plan each week will consist of general middle grade duties on Labour Ward and emergency gynaecology; allowing the successful candidates to maintain their skills in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Responsibilities

1. To support the inpatient service in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at New Cross Hospital.
2. Outpatient workload: duties involve antenatal/gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists.
3. Research, education, audit and continuing professional development
   1. To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.
   2. To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
   3. To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.
4. In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
5. Duties will involve labour ward and emergency gynaecology cover, antenatal/gynaecology clinics and elective operating theatre lists. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care of Obstetric and Gynaecological patients under supervision as necessary.
6. The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of proper case records and investigations on patients, and correspondence with General Practitioners and others as required.

About the Trust

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

For more information please see attached a detailed job description and personal specification.

Advert closes on Wednesday 5 Nov 2025.