Clinical Fellow in O&G with special interest in Obstetric Ultrasound
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Main area Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Fixed term: 12 months (2016 Contract, non training). Hours
* Full time
* Part time
40 hours per week (including on call rota commitments)
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Site Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Town Aylesbury
Salary £73,992 per annum. Salary period: Yearly
Closing 18/09/2025 23:59
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Job overview
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Fellow Doctor in Obstetric Ultrasound to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team for 12 months fixed term, available from September 2025. There is a possibility for a further extension beyond the 12 months. This post will primarily be based at the brand new O&G Department, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with some work commitments at Wycombe Hospital.
This will be an excellent opportunity for those wishing to have out of programme experience (OOPE), post CCT trainees or non-training grade doctors who wish to pursue the CESR pathway and with prior NHS O&G experience.
The successful applicant will undertake a range of activity in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with four protected sessions for obstetric ultrasound. They will be supported towards completion of the Special Interest Training Module (SITM) in Fetal Care. They will also participate in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology on call rota.
ALL Applicants MUST hold a FULL GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
We anticipate this to be a popular post and this advert may close earlier than the advised date, therefore we welcome and encourage early applications.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will undertake a range of activity in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with four protected sessions for obstetric ultrasound per week. They will be supported towards completion of the SITM in Fetal Care.
They will be expected to participate fully in the provision of general services in obstetrics and gynaecology for the population within the catchment area of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital with outpatients and elective surgery based at Wycombe Hospital. The post carries a balanced job plan and can be adapted to suit the candidate’s special interests. The successful candidate will participate in a two-tier, full shift rota (1 in 8) of 16 Registrars/Specialty Doctors. This post also offers the opportunity to develop managerial and leadership skills.
Please review the attached Job Description & Person Specification attached to this advert for further information on what this role entails.
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Obstetric ultrasound sessions, two per week; fetal growth scans performed and trained accordingly.
* Appropriate clinical responsibility for care of patients delegated by the consultant to their charge. Co-responsibility for the proper functioning of the department, including supervision of junior medical staff.
* Running of labour ward with consultant cover on-site during the day, consultant off-site after hours.
* Clinical duties may be at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospital sites, with on-calls at Stoke Mandeville.
* Participation in clinical audit.
* Attendance at clinical meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
* Working within the multidisciplinary team.
* Co-ordinating appropriate medical, surgical and allied disciplines concerned with patient care and communicating with general practitioners and community agencies.
* Clinic duties such as gynaecology and ante-natal clinics, as well as some specialist clinics. Some gynae clinics are off site.
Person specification
TRUST VALUES
* Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
* Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
* Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
* Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
QUALIFICATIONS
* FULL GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
* MBBS or Equivalent
* MRCOG
* ALSO or Equivalent
Experience
* Minimum of 12 months NHS experience as a Speciality Registrar in O&G
* Evidence of participations in Clinical Audit within the last 12 months
* Evidence of research experience
* Ability to manage own workload & time
* Ability to work as a team member
Skills/ Knowledge
* Thorough knowledge of speciality and ability to work at Registrar level.
* Ability to make good clinical notes
* Fluent in spoken and written English
* Sound clinical knowledge, surgical skills and communication skills
* Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility.
* Ability to manage Delivery Suite at Registrar level
Other requirements
* Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
* Ability to travel between hospital sites
* Full UK driving Licence with access to car
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
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Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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 Miss Aparna Reddy
Job title Fetal Medicine Lead and Divisional Chair
Email address aparna.reddy1@nhs.net
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