Clinical Development Fellowship (CDF) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Fixed term until 4th August 2026
Full time (Part time applications shall be considered)
Salary Scale - £45,504 - £71,550 (pro rata if part time)
Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals for this Clinical Development post to support the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department in Forth Valley. We are seeking a highly motivated doctor to join our established medical team. The role will involve contributing to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Inpatient and Outpatient services.
This exciting post in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital provides an excellent opportunity obtain experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, working in a modern, purpose built state of the art NHS hospital. In addition, the CDF post will have 6 hours per week of protected development time and 2 hours of in-house training. The remaining period will be distributed between clinical work in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, both in the acute and outpatient settings. The hours will include out of hours working. The post will offer experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology on our Tier 2 rota. Duties will involve but will not be limited to working on the labour ward, reviewing obstetric and gynaecology emergencies and looking after antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology in patients. There will be opportunities to be exposed to obstetric ultrasound and speciality clinics within gynaecology.
You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Aileen Cope, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, by telephone on 01324 567975 or by email at aileen.cope@nhs.scot
Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025
Interview date: 3rd July 2025
Please quote reference number 217092 on all correspondence.
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.