Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Stretton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow for a 12-month contract in their busy Maternity and Gynaecology department. The candidate must have MRCOG Part I and relevant experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with opportunities for training in various specialties. The role includes clinical duties, supervision of junior staff, and participation in an emergency on-call rota.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• MRCOG Part I required.
• Experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology essential.
• Evidence of a Personal Development Plan & Log Book needed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Participate in emergency out-of-hours shift rota.
• Supervise & train postgraduate junior medical staff.

Skills

MRCOG Part I

Obstetrics and Gynaecology experience

Supervision and training

Education

Specialty Registrar Year 3 or above

Job description

Overview

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.

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 out-of-hours shift rota. It is anticipated that the post holder will work flexibly within the department with exposure to different sub-specialties. The post holder will be expected to supervise & train postgraduate junior medical staff and participate in various teaching programmes for postgraduate students.

Contract and on-call information

This is a whole time Trust appointment initially for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension. The post does not carry a National Training Number (NTN). Applicants with an NTN should negotiate with their Training Programme Director for out-of-training experience.

Qualifications

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

Additional information

The post holder will be expected to supervise & train postgraduate junior medical staff and participate in teaching programmes for postgraduate students. The post includes on-call duties as described above and participation in an emergency OOHs shift rota.

Benefits and values

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 are Compassion, Openness and Excellence, underpinning how we intend to work as a Trust.

Benefits

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• Ongoing 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 advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025