Senior Clinical Fellow - Obs & Gynae | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bolton is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to join their Obstetrics and Gynaecology department. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, managing clinical responsibilities for obstetric and gynaecological duties, with opportunities for administrative tasks. Candidates must have completed Foundation Training and possess experienced clinical skills in the required fields. This post offers a 12-month contract with a possibility for extension and coverage of an average of 40 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed Foundation Training.
• Prior clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dedicated labour ward sessions and manage Obstetric Triage.
• Participate in antenatal clinics and provide postnatal ward coverage.
• Assist during Caesarean sections, both elective and emergency.

Skills

Clinical experience in Obstetrics

Clinical experience in Gynaecology

Foundation Training

Job description

Overview

Applicants are invited for the above post to commence as soon as possible. This post is a 12 month fixed term post to cover an average 40 hours per week. This includes the elective and emergency duties in a shift system roster. There is potentially scope to extend the contract beyond the twelve months. Part-time applications will also be considered. This vacancy is likely to close early due to a high number of applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

The Senior Clinical Fellow will operate within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, supported by a senior workforce comprising registrars, Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors, and consultants. The role will be situated within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with the post holder reporting directly to a designated supervisory consultant. In exceptional cases, the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties in response to emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.

Qualifications

Applicants must have successfully completed Foundation Training and possess prior clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

About the Trust and Division

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the north west side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have recently been given a CQC rating of Good. Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don\'t need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.

The Family Division aims to deliver the highest standards of care for maternity, sexual health, gynaecology and a range of acute and community children\'s services. The Division is a Centre of Excellence for Women\'s and Children\'s services and has a credible and enviable reputation. We deliver over 6,000 babies and carry around 1500 gynaecological procedures each year, making us a specialist provider of health services for women, babies and their families in the North West Sector of Manchester and beyond.

Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities are comparable to those assigned to CT3-5 grades. Obstetric duties include dedicated labour ward sessions, management of Obstetric Triage, participation in antenatal clinics, provision of postnatal ward coverage, and assistance during Caesarean sections, both elective and emergency. Gynaecological responsibilities include on-call duties, coverage of the Early Pregnancy Unit, ward management, attendance at outpatient clinics, and assistance in the operating theatre.

Administrative tasks involve the preparation of appropriate discharge summaries and review of clinical results.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025