Senior Clinical Fellow in Maternal Medicine

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking an enthusiastic team player for a position in Cardiac and Maternal Medicine. This role offers extensive clinical responsibilities including outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and quality improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have an MBBS or equivalent and register with full GMC registration. You will gain advanced training in maternal medicine and contribute to high-risk obstetric procedures in a supportive environment. Competitive salary ranges from £44,170 to £67,610 per year, with a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Middle grade/Registrar-level experience in NHS O&G practice.
• Strong team player with kind and affable nature.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties within obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Attend weekly Obstetric Medicine clinics.
• Conduct clinical audits and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Team player

Resilience

Communication

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job summary

We seek an enthusiastic, experienced, team player, who wishes to gain further clinical experience in Cardiac, Maternal Medicine and High Risk Obstetrics, to join our department which is the lead provider for Obstetric Medicine for North West London. The successful candidate will join a busy, thriving department that is forward looking and innovative. We are the sector leaders in many aspects of obstetric and gynaecological practice. The post will suit a candidate who wishes to undertake advanced training in maternal medicine as part of OOPE or a post‑CCT trainee wishing to finesse their skill on obstetric medicine prior to taking a consultant post.

Job responsibilities & duties

The successful candidate will carry out clinical duties within all areas of the obstetrics and gynaecology department including weekly cardiac clinic, monthly low risk cardiac clinic, once a fortnight pre‑conception counselling cardiac clinic, attend the weekly Obstetric Medicine clinics (including the Joint Cardiac Clinic with Brompton and the MDT Diabetes/Endocrine Clinic), review cardiac inpatients, attend twice weekly ward rounds (Obstetric Physician led) and Maternal Medicine MDT meetings (Cardiac, Cystic Fibrosis, Haematology, Neurology and Diabetes and Endocrine). When on call the post holder will be on the three‑tier rota covering obstetrics and gynaecology in a 1:8 on out of hours call frequency as the Junior or Senior Registrar depending on prior experience.

The appointee will be supported to complete the ATSM in Maternal Medicine and attend obstetric ultrasound scanning sessions to develop scanning skills. Chelsea is the lead site within the sector for abnormally invasive placentas and the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in high‑risk elective obstetric procedures and other specialist Obstetric clinics (Multiple Pregnancy and Preterm Birth).

It is expected that the successful candidate will undertake clinical audits and undertake quality improvement projects (QIP) under consultant supervision within the area of Cardiac/Maternal Medicine. The successful candidate can take an active role in optimising high risk antenatal care pathways both within the Trust and North West Maternal Medicine Network.

Person Specification

Trust values

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

Education and qualifications (Essential)

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• MBBS or equivalent

Education and qualifications (Desirable)

• MRCOG
• Obstetric ultrasound intermediate competencies
• Good Clinical Practice Certification

Experience (Essential)

• Middle grade/Registrar‑level experience in NHS O&G practice

Personal qualities (Essential)

• Strong team player
• Kind, affable and resilient

Details

Date posted: 24 December 2025

Salary: £44,170 to £67,610 a year Per Annum

Grade: Doctor - other

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 289‑SC‑152‑B

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Employer details

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH

Website: https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.