Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Main area Obstetrics & Gynaecology Grade Clinical Fellow (Higher ST3-5) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Contract 7 months (Fixed term) Hours 40 hours per week (Full-Time) Job ref 180-CFH-5233
Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrooke's Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £65,048 per annum pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2025 23:59 Interview date 01/12/2025
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. There are two posts available. The commencement of the posts are as follows:
* To commence as soon as possible until 04 August 2026
* To commence from 23 December 2025 to 04 August 2026
We are looking for an ambitious individual who wants to progress in their career as a future Obstetrician and/or Gynaecologist. The aim of this post is to act as a stepping stone towards this goal, and the post is designed to provide training to doctors with some experience in the specialty but able to act independently at a Registrar level.
The successful applicant will be expected to be involved in post graduate training of those at a ST1-2 level but also to Undergraduate Medical Students at the University Of Cambridge.
The applicant would be expected to utilise the experience provided to contribute to service improvement projects and audits within the department.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the post include an on-call commitment on the Middle Grade Rota in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology which is a Tier Two of a Four Tier on-call rota with ST1-2 level support, an on-site Resident Senior Registrar, as well as separate on-call Consultants for Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria, outlined in the job description and candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and have worked on an Obstetrics & Gynaecology on-call rota, and must hold MRCOG part 1.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
Working for our organisation
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CUH is a University Teaching Hospital and Tertiary Referral Centre that offers particular experience in Laparoscopic, Endometriosis and benign Gynaecological Surgery, Reproductive Medicine, IVF, Gynaecological Oncology, Fetal Medicine, Uro-Gynaecology, Maternal Medicine, Labour Ward management, Outpatient Hysteroscopy, Clinical Governance and Audit.
The department enjoys close links with the University of Cambridge, Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and opportunities to participate in research may be available to suitable applicants.
With this in mind the post holds the potential opportunity for further career development in both clinical and academic areas.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person specification
Shortlistable
* Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Michelle Kemp Job title Consultant in Obstetrics and College Tutor Email address michelle.kemp3@nhs.net Additional information
Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Sara Latif, Consultant in Obstetrics on sara.latif5@nhs.net or Michelle Kemp College Tutor via michelle.kemp3@nhs.net
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