Senior Research Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is seeking a Senior Fellow in O&G at Princess Anne Hospital. The role involves clinically oriented research and continuing your training in obstetrics and gynaecology, including on-call duties. The position offers flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment for career progression in a vibrant location in Southampton.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Clinically oriented research experience in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Ambition to pursue MD or PhD.
• Training in obstetrics and gynaecology required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinically oriented research.
• Continue training in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Participate in on-call duties.

Job description

Overview

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.

About the hospital and trust

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.

Research and collaboration

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.

Development and culture

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.

Benefits and working patterns

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.

Location and lifestyle

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.