Senior clinical fellow in obstetrics & gynaecology

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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The closing date is 23 June 2026

We are looking to employ a Senior Clinical Fellow on a 12 month fixed term contract to work within our busy Maternity and Gynaecology department at Queens Hospital in Burton on Trent.

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 SpR 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.

Please note the successful candidate is expected to commence three months from the date of conditional offer.

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, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per 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.

Job responsibilities

This is a whole time Trust appointment initially for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension.

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

• MBBS (or recognised equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application
• CTG training
• Basic surgical skills training
• Hold ALS Certification
• MRCOG Pt2
• BSCCP accreditation or equivalent
• Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty

Clinical Experience

• At least 12 months experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
• Evidence of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Satisfies the RCOG curriculum matrix for ST3 or above in Obs & Gynae
• A minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience
• Specialty Registrar Year 3 or above (or equivalent) experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Experience of working on a middle grade rota in the NHS

Teaching Experience

• Experience of supervising juniors

Research

• Evidence of participation/presentation in audit and research
• Higher/other degrees MB, PhD
• Peer reviewed publications
• Academic poster presentations
• Evidence of supporting junior trainees through projects

Personal Qualities

• Experience of statistical analysis
• Experience of laboratory work

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

£67,325 a year per annum - plus enhancements for out of Hours working.