Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology ST3

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK NHS Trust is looking for a Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This role involves a balance of medical education and clinical service, including teaching and collaboration with a diverse team. Candidates should possess Full GMC Registration, relevant teaching experience, and a strong background in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This position offers an opportunity to inspire future medical professionals while engaging in significant clinical responsibilities within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of ST4 competencies by appointment.
• Evidence of working at a more senior level in supporting junior registrars.
• Undertaken training or CPD related to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain educational materials and teaching aids.
• Collaborate with the multi-professional education team.
• Work at ST3+ level in clinical settings.

Skills

Post-registration Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience

NHS experience

Teaching post experience

Excellent clinical & diagnostic skills

Computer/IT literacy

Education

Full GMC Registration

MBBS or equivalent

MRCOG Part 1

Higher Medical Degree or qualification

Completion of basic ultrasound module

NTN in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job description

Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology ST3

Closing date: 22 December 2025.

This is a one‑year post (extendable for an exceptional candidate) with the post divided between medical education, including simulation‑based teaching, and providing registrar‑level clinical service.

Teaching provision

Responsibilities include:

• Develop a wide‑ranging understanding of educational theory and teaching methodology supported by the Clinical Lead for Education and the HEE KSS simulation lead.
• Collaborate with the multi‑professional education team (practice development midwives, obstetricians, obstetric anaesthetists, and fetal monitoring midwives) to deliver the maternity training programme.
• Develop and maintain educational materials, teaching aids, and tools.

Main duties of the job

Clinical training: The candidate will be expected to work at ST3+ level. The job plan will include 10 PAs per week, covering education and clinical sessions such as general gynaecology and antenatal clinics, theatre sessions, maternity triage, delivery suite, early pregnancy and gynaecology assessment unit, colposcopy and rapid access. Depending on training needs and existing skill set, opportunities to complete Advanced Training Skills Modules may be negotiated (e.g., Advanced labour ward practice, Advanced antenatal practice, Maternal medicine, early pregnancy, and acute gynaecology). Candidates should be enthusiastic, well‑motivated, and good communicators.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is "great healthcare from great people". Our core values are "People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference". We have a new way of working called "We care"; it empowers frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We’re seeking compassionate people to join our improvement journey for patients, families, and carers.

Job responsibilities

Please review the full Job Description and Person Specification in the documents section. For further queries, contact the line manager. Applications should be written by the applicant; AI‑generated documents may be rejected.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• MRCOG Part 1.
• Higher Medical Degree or qualification.
• MRCOG Part 2 Completion of basic ultrasound module or equivalent.
• NTN in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Skills and Experience

• 4 years post‑registration Obstetrics & Gynaecology – completion of ST4 competencies by appointment.
• NHS experience.
• Held a previous teaching post or designated teaching role.

Clinical Governance

• Workplace‑based assessments and OSATS showing competency for knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
• Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems.
• Evidence of working at a more senior level in supporting junior registrars.
• Undertaken training or CPD related to teaching.
• Higher qualification in medical education.

Personal/Professional Attributes

• Employed in the UK in the last 2 years.
• Computer/IT literacy.
• Evidence of relevant academic research & achievements.
• Publication or presentation to a national or international audience.

Other Requirements

• All applicants must demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital