NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We wish to appoint a Clinical Teaching Fellow within the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University Hospital Crosshouse. The post is available to commence from 6th August 2025.
Applications are invited from doctors for the position of CTF in O&G in NHS Ayrshire and Arran who have successfully completed two years post graduate experience in O&G and are looking for experience at middle grade level. It may appeal to those applying for Higher Specialist Training.
The aim of this post is to provide development opportunities for the post-holders, while supporting our key service areas in relation to the provision of clinical care by a trained doctor workforce. The post will provide experience in the management of obstetric and gynaecology patients and gain procedural skills. The post, although not recognised for training, is structured to allow post-holder the opportunity to further develop their medical career.
This post is likely to appeal to applicants:
* Wishing to re-enter training at ST3 level. This post will provide valuable opportunities to build your CV to allow competitive advantage at ST3 application level.
* Seeking further experience in O&G and working towards completing MRCOG examinations. The obstetric and gynaecology team are keen to provide teaching and to support candidates through the MRCOG examinations. Given the broad range of clinical presentations available at University Hospital Crosshouse, there are extensive learning opportunities to facilitate this.
There will be regular opportunities to perform and develop surgical skills. Participation in our departmental quality improvement, audit and research work will also be encouraged, thus further strengthening your CV. The post will provide excellent experience for those wishing to apply to national training or a specialty doctor post in the future.
During the tenure of the appointment post-holders will have a minimum of 4 hours per week development time and access to a £1250 study budget (pro rata), to support them with the attainment of their career aims.
A 50% pay banding supplement will be paid to recognise contribution to out of hours working and the core salary will be will be based on a salary range of £40995 - £64461. The posts are not recognised for national training. Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice by the time of appointment.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact with:
Dr Vivian Franklin, Clinical Director Obstetrics, Tel 01563 825657
Dr Inna Sokolova, Clinical Director Gynaecology, Tel 01563 825491
Please note that these posts do not carry educational approval with the Dean.
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