Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology & Medical Education

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join their team at University Hospital Wishaw. This role combines clinical practice with a significant teaching element, serving as an opportunity to enhance women's health services while providing education within the field. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of training in obstetrics and gynaecology, supported by a strong interest in medical education.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Medical Education with experience in teaching.
• Equivalent clinical experience of ST3.
• Dynamic approach to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team with a focus on clinical care and teaching.
• Join the middle-grade rota, contributing to patient care.
• Engage in educational responsibilities within the department.

Skills

Medical Education

Obstetrics

Gynaecology

Education

Completed at least 3 years of obstetrics and gynaecology training

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology & Medical Education

(Post-split 50% in Specialty and 50% in Medical Education)

Post Location: University Hospital Wishaw

An opportunity has arisen to work in one of the largest Women’s Health Services in Scotland. NHS Lanarkshire is seeking to recruit a dynamic Senior Clinical Fellow to join our award-winning Obstetrics and Gynaecology team. We are conveniently located in central Scotland with access to Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Highlands, and the Borders.

The post is available from 6^th August, 2025 until 5^th August, 2026. Candidates should have completed at least 3 years of obstetrics and gynaecology training and have equivalent clinical experience of ST3.

As the post includes a 50% teaching and educational component, applicants should have a strong interest in Medical Education and experience in providing medical teaching, especially in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

These posts are based at University Hospital Wishaw, which provides inpatient obstetric and gynaecological care for Lanarkshire. Outpatient and day care services are also provided at University Hospitals Hairmyres and Monklands, with antenatal care available at various community health centers. The maternity unit handles approximately 4,300 deliveries annually. Successful applicants will join the middle-grade rota.

NHS Lanarkshire is happy to consider requests for this publication to be in accessible formats such as large print or braille. Please contact us with your requirements.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. E Ferguson, Clinical Director Obstetrics, at 01698 361100, ext 5767, or Dr. S Gurram, Clinical Director Gynaecology.

For application queries, contact Iain Crosby, HR Assistant, at [e-mail].