Senior Clinical Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious NHS organization is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for a 12-month fixed-term contract at the Royal Derby Hospital. The candidate will undertake clinical sessions and supervise junior staff while working on an on-call rota. This role is ideal for trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, providing opportunities for specializations. The annual salary ranges from £65,048 to £73,992 with additional enhancements for out-of-hours work.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• MBBS or MBChB and MRCOG part 1 and part 2 required.
• Experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology essential.
• Supervision skills for junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Participate in on-call rotas.
• Supervise and train postgraduate junior staff.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Emergency skills

Leadership

Postgraduate training

Education

MBBS / MBChB or equivalent

MRCOG part 1 and part 2

Advanced Life Support

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 02 February 2026

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 the Royal Derby Hospital.

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.

Main duties of the job

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 Registrar 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.

About us

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, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a 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.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job responsibilities

This is a whole time Trust appointment initially for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension for a second year. It is ideally suited for a trainee in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

• MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
• MRCOG part 1 and part 2
• Life Support Qualifications - Advanced Life Support
• CTG Training
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
• Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
• Attendance at a recent MDT training course such as PrOMPT
• MRCOG

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) to join the ST3-5 rota (MT04 national salary), or seven years' to be applicable for the Senior ST6+ (MT05 national salary) rota.
• Satisfies the RCOG curriculum matrix for ST3 or above in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Up to date clinical knowledge in the relevant specialty & evidence of an understanding of its application
• 12 months NHS experience at ST3+ level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Experience of working on a middle grade rota in the NHS.
• Attended a management/leadership course

Teaching, Audit and Research Experience

• Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
• Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
• Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
• Experience of formal presentations
• Any teaching courses or qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

£65,048 to £73,992 a yearper annum. Plus enhancements for out of hours working