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Senior Clinical Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The closing date is 20 October 2025
We are looking to employ Senior Clinical Fellows on a 9 month fixed term contract to work within our busy Maternity and Gynaecology department at the Royal Derby Hospital.
Fellowships will be available with training opportunities in any of the following specialties: Foetal Medicine, Maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Reproductive medicine or Ambulatory Gynaecology. Please state the fellowship you would be looking to apply for within your supporting statement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake clinical sessions with duties within all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. When on call during the day time, the post holder will be included in the Registrar on call rota covering Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The post holder will also participate in an emergency OOHs shift rota. It is anticipated that the post holder will work flexibly within the department with exposure to different sub-specialties.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job responsibilities
This is a whole time Trust appointment initially for 9 months, with the possibility of an extension for a second year. It is ideally suited for a trainee in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Applicants must possess MRCOG part I, Specialty Registrar Year 3 or above (or equivalent) experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology & be able to provide evidence of a Personal Development Plan & Log Book.
The post does not carry a National Training Number (NTN), therefore applicants with an NTN should negotiate with their Training Programme Director for out-of-training experience
The post holder will be expected to supervise & train postgraduate junior medical staff & participate in various teaching programmes for postgraduate students.
Clinical Responsibilities
The post holder will undertake clinical sessions with duties within all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. When on call during the day time, the post holder will be included in the SpR on call rota covering Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The post holder will also participate in an emergency OOHs shift rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
* MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
* MRCOG part 1 and part 2
* Life Support Qualifications - Advanced Life Support
* CTG Training
* Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
* Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
* Attendance at a recent MDT training course such as PrOMPT
* MRCOG
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
* Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) to join the ST3-5 rota (MT04 national salary), or seven years' to be applicable for the Senior ST6+ (MT05 national salary) rota.
* Satisfies the RCOG curriculum matrix for ST3 or above in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
* Up to date clinical knowledge in the relevant specialty & evidence of an understanding of its application
* 12 months NHS experience at ST3+ level in O&G (Experience of working on a middle grade rota in the NHS)
* Experience of working on a middle grade rota in the NHS.
Management and Administrative Experience
* Attended a management/leadership course
Teaching, Audit and Research Experience
* Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
* Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
* Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
* Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
* Experience of formal presentations
* Any teaching courses or qualifications.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
£65,048 to £73,992 a yearper annum plus enhancements for out of hour working
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