Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS hospital is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow for a 12-month contract in Maternity and Gynaecology. The candidate will undertake clinical sessions across all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, participate in on-call and emergency rotas, and supervise junior medical staff. Applicants must hold MRCOG part I and have equivalent experience. Opportunities for professional and leadership development are offered, alongside a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Must possess MRCOG part I certification.
• Previous experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology required.
• Candidates should provide a Personal Development Plan & Log Book.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical sessions in all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Participate in the SpR on-call rota.
• Supervise and train postgraduate junior medical staff.

Skills

MRCOG part I

Experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Ability to supervise postgraduate junior medical staff

Education

Specialty Registrar Year 3 or above (or equivalent)

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to employ a Senior Clinical Fellow on a 12 month fixed term contract to work within our busy Maternity and Gynaecology department at Queens Hospital in Burton on Trent.

Fellowships will be available with training opportunities in any of the following specialties: Foetal Medicine, Maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Reproductive medicine or Ambulatory Gynaecology. Please state the fellowship you would be looking to apply for within your supporting statement.

The post holder will undertake clinical sessions with duties within all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. When on call during the day time, the post holder will be included in the SpR on call rota covering Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The post holder will also participate in an emergency OOHs shift rota. It is anticipated that the post holder will work flexibly within the department with exposure to different sub-specialties.

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer;

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

This is a whole time Trust appointment initially for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension.

Applicants must possess MRCOG part I, Specialty Registrar Year 3 or above (or equivalent) experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology & be able to provide evidence of a Personal Development Plan & Log Book.

The post does not carry a National Training Number (NTN), therefore applicants with an NTN should negotiate with their Training Programme Director for out-of-training experience.

The post holder will be expected to supervise & train postgraduate junior medical staff & participate in various teaching programmes for postgraduate students.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will undertake clinical sessions with duties within all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. When on call during the day time, the post holder will be included in the SpR on call rota covering Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The post holder will also participate in an emergency OOHs shift rota.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Dec 2025