Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - ST3 or above

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. This 12-month fixed-term post will help cover a predicted rota shortage with responsibilities including managing in-patients and supervising trainees. Ideal candidates should have GMC registration, prior relevant UK experience, and practical skills. The position comprises extensive educational opportunities and participation in clinical governance. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the closing date of December 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• Attendance at PROMPT/ALSO/ROBUST/MOET courses.
• Evidence of Foundation and ST3+ competencies in accordance with GMC standards.
• Previous UK experience relevant to the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-patients in Labour Ward and Antenatal clinics including specialist clinics.
• Provide care of in-patients in the Gynaecology Acute Assessment Unit.
• Participate in clinical governance and risk management activities.

Skills

Practical skills relevant to the specialty

Organisation and planning

Empathy and sensitivity

Written and spoken English (IELTS 7 or equivalent)

Interest in teaching and management

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full registration with the GMC

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology – ST3 or above

The closing date is 29 December 2025

We are looking for a Clinical Fellow to join the dynamic Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This fixed-term (12 months) post aims to cover a predicted rota shortage. The unit sees ~5500 deliveries each year and offers a wide range of obstetric and medical pathology. Candidates will experience special interest areas including Level 2 obstetric scanning, maternal medicine, urogynaecology, outpatient hysteroscopy, colposcopy, infertility and teaching. Additional educational opportunities are available such as monthly peer teaching, CTG meetings, perinatal meetings, and multidisciplinary ‘PROMPT’ training days.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute services for the City of Bradford and surrounding areas and operates two large hospitals – Bradford Royal Infirmary and St. Luke's Hospital, with a total bed base of ~900.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work 1 in 8 full shift on a rolling pattern of long days, nights and weekends alongside ST1/2 trainees, FY2 doctors and GP ST1/2, covering obstetrics and acute gynaecology. Daytime duties include outpatient general and specialist clinics, Labour Ward, ward cover and theatre. The post offers broad experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology but is not recognised for training.

Our People Charter

• We are one team.

We welcome people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

Obstetrics

• Manage in‑patients, Labour Ward and Antenatal clinics including specialist clinics (multiple pregnancy, diabetes, endocrine, haematology, epilepsy).
• See and plan care supported by the Consultant.

Gynaecology

• Provide care of in‑patients, admissions to the Gynaecology Acute Assessment Unit, perioperative care and out‑patient clinics (oncology, urogynaecology, infertility).
• Attend satellite IVF unit, ambulatory hysteroscopy, colposcopy and urodynamics.
• Supervise first‑on‑call doctors and assist consultant managing Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit and emergency gynaecology cases (ectopic pregnancy, surgical evacuation) in theatre.

Special interests

• Clinical risk and governance – job‑planned time for participation in risk management, incident reporting and multidisciplinary review meetings.
• Perinatal reviews – job‑planned time for completing the Perinatal Mortality Review Tool and presenting at the Perinatal mortality meeting twice a month.
• Research – job‑planned time for participation in research studies and completing the Associate PI scheme through NIHR Learning.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• PROMPT/ALSO/ROBUST/MOET courses attendance
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
• Understanding of Information Governance, Confidentiality, equality and diversity, NHS Constitution, and GMC standards.
• MRCOG exam.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full registration with the GMC at appointment.
• Evidence of Foundation and ST3+ competencies in accordance with GMC standards.

Experience

• Previous UK experience relevant to the specialty.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge, fit to practise safely, commitment to professional development.
• Clinical governance/audit experience.
• Clinical decision‑making and risk management experience.
• Out‑of‑hours experience.
• Experience beyond ST3 equivalent.

Skills

• Practical skills relevant to the specialty.
• Ability to work in varied clinical settings.
• Organisation and planning.
• Empathy and sensitivity.
• Written and spoken English (achieve IELTS 7 across all bands or equivalent). Applicants must present evidence.
• Interest in teaching and management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous convictions.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust