Senior Research Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Southampton is seeking a Senior Research Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for a fixed-term position. The role involves clinically oriented research while completing training in obstetrics and gynaecology, requiring a strong background in scientific and clinical judgement. Attractive benefits and a supportive environment for professional development are offered.

Benefits

A minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of Specialty training.
• Appropriate research experience as an undergraduate and resident doctor.
• Evidence of previous relevant experience in research and publication.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinically oriented research in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Collaborate closely with the Developmental Physiology & Medicine group.
• Contribute to the on-call rota as a resident doctor.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Clinical judgement

Presentation skills

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Higher Degree (e.g. MD, PhD)

MRCOG or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Senior Research Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The closing date is 05 October 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is a FIXED TERM 12 months contract with the position commencing ASAP.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties

We are looking for a Senior Fellow in O&G to join our Team at Princess Anne Hospital. You will undertake clinically oriented research (with the ambition of pursuing an MD or PhD) while continuing obstetrics and gynaecology training, including on-call duties at Princess Anne Hospital.

Princess Anne Hospital, part of University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, provides a wide spectrum of women\'s services, including emergency O&G care, outpatient facilities (hysteroscopy, colposcopy, ultrasounds), and a developing consultant-led acute gynaecology service. It functions alongside Southampton General Hospital, offering both local secondary services and tertiary-level expertise across the Wessex region.

Division C of UHS R&D, under Prof. Ying Cheong, delivers robust research infrastructure, facilitating translational clinical studies. You will collaborate closely with the Developmental Physiology & Medicine group at the University of Southampton, joining cutting-edge basic and clinical research in pregnancy, maternal-fetal physiology, and related translational themes.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated \'Good\' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person spec for full details. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5:- Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training- Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)- A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Interviews will be held on: 8th October 2025

This vacancy closes on or before: 5th October 2025

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Currently in training and hold a training number
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• An appropriate level of research experience as undergraduate and as resident doctor
• Further higher Degree
• MRCOG or equivalent
• Experience in delivering formal undergraduate and/or postgraduate education
• Evidence of previous relevant experience in research and publication
• Evidence of research and publications

Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English). (A&I)
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Contribute to on call rota for resident doctor

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 dependent on experience