Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join their dedicated team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a full shift system, supporting the running of critical obstetric and gynaecological services, including both routine and emergency workloads. The ideal candidate will have prior experience and full GMC registration and will play a vital role in education and training within a teaching hospital environment.

Benefits

Support for Continuing Medical Education

Excellent library and study facilities

Qualifications

• Requires Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• Prior experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is essential.
• MRCOG part 1 and experience of working in the NHS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage duties in the delivery suite and antenatal clinics.
• Provide emergency gynaecology support.
• Assist in gynaecological surgery and support education in the department.

Skills

Obstetrics

Gynaecology

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Go back Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 11 July 2025

The post is to work as a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST 3-4 equivalent) within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, currently on a full shift system. The appointee will be responsible to the Consultant(s) to whom they are attached. There is a dedicated directorate training lead to support educational and pastoral needs for locally employed doctors.

The main duties will be to support the running of the Obstetric and Gynaecological services on the Royal Preston Hospital site and at Chorley District Hospital.

Main duties of the job

1. To work within the delivery suite to provide input to the routine and emergency workload at first on-call level. Adequate experience to work competently at ST3 level is expected.
2. To work within the antenatal clinics, maternity triage, and maternity, antenatal, and postnatal wards.
3. To assist in the provision of an emergency gynaecology service at first on-call level.
4. To work within gynaecology clinics and wards.
5. To assist in gynaecological surgery.
6. On-call duties are on a 1:8 full shift system, initially supporting a senior obstetrics and gynaecology trainee (ST3-6) on the 2nd on-call rota, progressing to increased seniority.
7. To support undergraduate education in the department; time and training will be allocated on the rota for this role.

About us

Modern Education Centres are based at both Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital sites, offering excellent library and study facilities, including PC/Internet support for staff and students.

As a teaching hospital, we encourage staff participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We are committed to developing our teaching and academic activities and can facilitate meeting training needs.

We support Continuing Medical Education requirements as laid down by the Royal Colleges and provide time and financial support for these activities.

Job responsibilities

Same as main duties listed above; please refer to the detailed list in the main duties section.

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification, and Specialty/Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Prior experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Experience

• An interest to develop a career in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Experience level of ST2 or equivalent
• MRCOG part 1
• Experience of working in the NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust