Senior Clinical Fellow: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Senior Clinical Fellow: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at the West Middlesex Site of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We wish to appoint a suitably trained and experienced doctor with NHS experience at ST3 -7 level as a Senior Clinical Fellow to work as a Senior Registrar with a special interest in any of the following: Benign abdominal surgery - Open and Laparoscopic, Maternal Medicine and Obstetric Research, Medical Education with Quality Improvement in Postnatal and Bereavement Care, Outpatient Hysteroscopy and Ambulatory Gynaecology.

The successful candidate will carry out clinical duties within all areas of the obstetrics and gynaecology department and will also be expected to contribute to the SpR on call Rota. They will be provided with an Educational Supervisor.

Applicants are invited to apply as soon as possible with a proposed start date in June 2025. The successful candidate should be registered with the GMC and should have relevant NHS experience to work at the level of ST3 -7 within a busy Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit.

This post may close sooner than the advertised date, dependant on the number of applications. It is expected that the interviews will be conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams. For more information, please contact Miss Nadia Sajjad at nadia.sajjad@nhs.net or Miss Susan Barnes at susan.barnes15@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will carry out clinical duties within all areas of the obstetrics and gynaecology department. The appointee will also be expected to see patients under consultant supervision in the outpatient clinics including the one-stop scan clinics, specialist gynaecology clinics and the early pregnancy/acute gynaecology unit. There will also be opportunities to complete the intermediate gynaecology ultrasound scanning and hysteroscopy modules. Partake in elective obstetric procedures and general gynaecological surgery including the day case and inpatient elective surgery.

It is expected that the successful candidate will undertake clinical audits and undertake quality improvement projects (QIP) under consultant supervision. The Chelsea Centre for Minimally Invasive Gynaecology is based in the department offering global training and tuition in endoscopic surgery, and successful candidates can join our courses, training and innovative programmes.

When on call the post holder will be on the three-tier rota covering obstetrics and gynaecology in a 1:8 on out of hours call frequency as the Senior Registrar. A Specialty Trainee ST3-5 and Speciality Trainee ST2-5 also cover out of hours alongside the Senior Registrar.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

• Degree in medicine
• Full GMC registration
• Part 3 MRCOG or equivalent
• Advanced Life Support training completed within six months prior to appointment
• Evidence of an interest in Audit
• Minimum 12 months NHS experience equivalent to ST3 -7 level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to present a Sound knowledge and experience in the management of critically ill patients
• Evidence of previous ultrasound scanning experience
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice
• Analytical skills
• Ability to present at conferences and seminars with authority and coherence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work with minimal supervision

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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust