Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS TrustClinical Fellow in Obstetrics and GynaecologyFull time- 40 hours

3 Fixed term positions

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust to appoint a Trust Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

This post would suit candidates wishing to further develop their clinical and operative skills within a supportive department with a strong educational culture. Applications are welcomed from experienced Specialty Doctors, Trust Grade Registrars and post-CCT doctors seeking further specialist experience.

The successful candidate will join an established team of 18 registrar-level doctors providing two-tier middle-grade cover across a busy Obstetrics and Gynaecology service delivering over 4,500 births per year. The department includes a seven-day Early Pregnancy Unit, specialist gynaecology services and close links with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

The department is committed to supporting career development, including advanced labour ward skills, benign gynaecological surgery, early pregnancy, colposcopy, ultrasound and maternal medicine. Opportunities for development in specific areas will be supported where possible, considering departmental resources and the training requirements of deanery trainees. Candidates pursuing CESR or specialist skill development will be supported through a structured educational and appraisal process.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year Per year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-2026-043

Job locations

Dartford and Gravesham NHS jobs

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will participate in: Labour ward care and obstetric on-call duties Emergency gynaecology services General obstetrics and gynaecology clinics Elective operating lists Specialist clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings Audit, governance and quality improvement activitiesThe post holder will have opportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and service development initiatives across the department.This post is offered initially for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will participate in: Labour ward care and obstetric on-call duties Emergency gynaecology services General obstetrics and gynaecology clinics Elective operating lists Specialist clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings Audit, governance and quality improvement activitiesThe post holder will have opportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and service development initiatives across the department.This post is offered initially for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional training

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• ATSMs completed

Clinical experience and effectiveness

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology at registrar level
• Competent to run the Delivery Suite
• Regular Participation in Audits and risk meetings

Desirable

• Audits and Publications
• MOET or similar courses

Teaching and training experience

Desirable

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff and teaching and training junior medical staff and midwives/nurses

Management and administrative experience

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administrative experience.
• Experience of rota management

Person Specification Qualifications and professional training Essential Full GMC registration MRCOG 3 or equivalent Desirable ATSMs completed Clinical experience and effectiveness Essential Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology at registrar level Competent to run the Delivery Suite Regular Participation in Audits and risk meetings Desirable Audits and Publications MOET or similar courses Teaching and training experience Desirable Experience of supervising junior medical staff and teaching and training junior medical staff and midwives/nurses Management and administrative experience Desirable Evidence of management and administrative experience. Experience of rota management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Dartford and Gravesham NHS jobs

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Dartford and Gravesham NHS jobs

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)