Senior Clinical Fellow in O&G | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in England is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for a 12-month fixed term position. The role involves providing support to the department at the Registrar level, participating in the on-call rota, and ensuring effective communication with patients. Candidates must possess a Full UK General Medical license. This position is essential for maintaining quality care and may require travel between hospital sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
• Participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
• Seek appropriate consultant advice when not directly supervised.
• Deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
• Perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Education

Full UK General Medical

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow – Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The Senior Clinical Fellow will work under the supervision of the Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and will:

• Provide Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
• Participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
• Seek appropriate consultant advice when not directly supervised and when difficulties arise.
• Deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
• Perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Key tasks of the Post

• This post is 12 months fixed term to cover maternity leave.
• Provide Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
• Participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
• Seek appropriate consultant advice when not directly supervised.
• Deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
• Perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

About Our Trust

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

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The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

Qualifications

• Full UK General Medical at the time of application.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advert closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025.