Senior Research Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking a Senior Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for a fixed-term contract. The role involves conducting research alongside training, with responsibilities in patient care and on-call duties. Candidates should have at least 6 years of specialty training and a relevant higher specialty exam. The Trust offers generous benefits including 35 days of paid holiday and access to NHS discounts.

Benefits

NHS discounts

35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to training grade doctors with a named educational supervisor.
• Evidence portfolio demonstrating progression criteria in line with the Curriculum for the specialty.
• Continued Professional Development (CPD) supported with study leave options.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinically oriented research in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Participate in on-call duties and manage patient care.
• Collaborate on cutting-edge research projects in maternal-fetal physiology.

Skills

Specialty training

Clinical research

Obstetrics and gynaecology training

Communication skills

Education

Relevant higher specialty exam (e.g., FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)

Minimum of 6 years of Specialty training

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fixed term 12 months contract, commencing ASAP. This is a Senior Fellow in O&G role based at Princess Anne Hospital, with clinically oriented research alongside obstetrics and gynaecology training, including on-call duties.

Princess Anne Hospital provides a wide spectrum of women’s services, including emergency O&G care, outpatient facilities, and a developing consultant-led acute gynaecology service. It operates alongside Southampton General Hospital, offering 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 to facilitate translational clinical studies. You will collaborate 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.

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

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

Southampton is a vibrant city on the south coast with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast beaches are nearby. The city offers living costs that are lower than London and a number of highly rated schools.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. The attached documents include the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications required. They are designed to help you assess how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the role’s requirements.

Specific criteria for the role are outlined to support application preparation.

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 Home Office criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, with a named educational supervisor at the start of the post. Continued Professional Development (CPD) is supported, with options to take study leave.

Grades for Trust-appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid at a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, as set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Salary includes basic pay plus any additional remuneration for hours as per the doctors’ work schedule (e.g., additional hours, weekend allowance, enhanced pay). Salary is assessed based on experience and skills.

Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5 include:

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold a relevant higher specialty exam (e.g., FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence demonstrating progression criteria in line with the Curriculum for the specialty (similar to deanery trainee)

Interviews will be held on: 8 October 2025

Vacancy closes on or before: 5 October 2025

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025