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Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ST6)
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 2362966
Job summary
The senior clinical fellow will work on the general obstetrics and gynaecology rota. This involves working a 1 in 8 on call rota on the senior registrar rota (ST6) comprising of 1 in 8 weekday nights (Monday to Thursday 2000-0830) and 1 in 8 weekends of days (Saturday and Sunday 0800-2000) and nights (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2000-0830). They will also work 4 long days on Delivery Suite (08.00-20.30) per 8 week cycle.
Main duties of the job
The day time duties will be on the senior registrar rota and will be tailored to the interests of the successful applicant. These will include antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology ward rounds, gynaecology and antenatal clinics, gynaecology theatres and elective caesarean section lists. It would be expected that the fellow would be given time for special interest sessions in their chosen field and would be encouraged to register for the relevant SITM. The daytime gynaecology cover is provided by acute gynaecology fellows who run the acute gynaecology unit between 0830 and 2100 daily. St George's maternity unit has a strong track record of training in intrapartum fetal monitoring using a fetal physiology and the senior clinical fellow would be expected to attend weekly training sessions.
Opportunities for special interest:
There are opportunities to develops a special interest would exist in fetal monitoring, advanced labour ward practice, ambulatory and benign gynaecology, and medical education.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£76,582 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-CW-712688-8310372-KM
Job locations
St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full breakdown on the main responsibilities for the Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology position please see attached the full Job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full breakdown on the main responsibilities for the Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology position please see attached the full Job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for full registration if applying from abroad
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification
- Up to date adult and neonatal resuscitation training
Desirable
- Evidence of publications
- MOET course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for ST6-7 level
- Experience in delivering care in a high risk delivery suite
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Demonstrate a range of ideas for further research within specialist areas
- Evidence of developing evidence based services in obstetrics eg audit, guidelines or service development.
Skills
Essential
- Able to function at ST6-7 level on delivery suite
- Able to perform acute gynaecology procedures ( diagnostic laparoscopy, laparoscopic salpingectomy, SSM)
Desirable
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
Personal
Essential
- Organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for full registration if applying from abroad
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification
- Up to date adult and neonatal resuscitation training
Desirable
- Evidence of publications
- MOET course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for ST6-7 level
- Experience in delivering care in a high risk delivery suite
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Demonstrate a range of ideas for further research within specialist areas
- Evidence of developing evidence based services in obstetrics eg audit, guidelines or service development.
Skills
Essential
- Able to function at ST6-7 level on delivery suite
- Able to perform acute gynaecology procedures ( diagnostic laparoscopy, laparoscopic salpingectomy, SSM)
Desirable
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
Personal
Essential
- Organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
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
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom