Senior Clinical Fellow In Obstetrics and Gynaecology

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The role involves working on a 1 in 8 on-call rota, attending clinics and theatres, and participating in fetal monitoring training. Candidates must have GMC registration and relevant experience in high-risk obstetrics.

Qualifications

• Clinical training equivalent to ST3-5.
• Experience in high-risk delivery suite.
• Ability to take full responsibility for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work on the general obstetrics and gynaecology rota.
• Attend clinics, theatres, and training sessions.
• Cover the Acute Gynaecology Unit on weekends.

Skills

Teaching experience

Competence in acute gynaecology procedures

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCOG Part 1

Up-to-date adult and neonatal resuscitation training

Evidence of publications

ALSO course or equivalent

Job description

Go back St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow In Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Service Centre/Directorate: Women's Services Obs & Gynaecology

Base: St George's Hospital / St George's University of London as appropriate

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

The clinical fellow will work on the general obstetrics and gynaecology rota. This involves working a 1 in 8 on call rota on the junior registrar rota (ST3-5), which includes:

• Weekday days (Monday-Thursday 0830-2100)
• Weekday nights (Monday to Thursday 2000-0830)
• Weekends of days (Saturday and Sunday 0830-2000)
• Weekends of nights (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 2000-0830)

During coverage of the Acute Gynaecology Unit, there may be weekends where the fellow covers the AGU on call. When not on call, daytime duties include antenatal, postnatal, and gynaecology ward rounds, clinics, theatre lists, and elective caesarean sections. The delivery suite is covered by a junior registrar (ST3-5) and a consultant, while the acute gynaecology unit is run by acute gynaecology fellows between 0830 and 2100 daily. The fellow is also expected to attend weekly fetal monitoring training sessions, as St George's has a strong track record in intrapartum fetal monitoring.

About us

The post holder should understand how this role contributes to the trust’s strategy of Delivering Outstanding Care, Every Time, based on four key priorities: providing strong foundations, delivering excellent local services, closer collaboration, and offering leading specialist healthcare. All staff are expected to share the values of being Excellent, Kind, Responsible, & Respectful, and to behave accordingly.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, requiring all staff to attend relevant safeguarding training and to be able to identify concerns and act appropriately.

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

Same as above, describing the clinical duties and responsibilities related to obstetrics and gynaecology, including working on the rota, attending clinics, theatres, and training sessions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full GMC registration or eligibility; MRCOG Part 1; up-to-date adult and neonatal resuscitation training; Evidence of publications; ALSO course or equivalent.

Experience

• Clinical training equivalent to ST3-5; experience in high-risk delivery suite; ability to take full responsibility for patient care; experience in research and service development in obstetrics.

Skills

• Ability to function at ST3-5 level on delivery suite; teaching experience; competence in acute gynaecology procedures (diagnostic laparoscopy, laparoscopic salpingectomy, SSM).

Personal

• Organisational and IT skills; teamwork and leadership abilities; good interpersonal skills; commitment to education; self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure submission will be required to check for any criminal convictions.

Depending on experience, salary is per annum, pro rata.