Job details
- Job reference: 247247
- Salary: Clinical Development Fellow - (£45,504 - £71,550)
- Job closing date: 16/06/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 02/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Forth Valley
- Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Clinical Development Fellowship (CDF) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Fixed term until 4th August 2027
Full time (Part time applications shall be considered)
Salary Scale - £49,217 - £77,389 (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 these Clinical Development posts to support the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department in Forth Valley. We are seeking two highly motivated doctors 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, each 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 as well as outpatients. 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: 16th June 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Please quote reference number 247247 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.
Person specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Have full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Have at least two years of clinical practice in obstetrics and gynaecology with evidence of achievement of ST2 level of competence as per the RCOG matrix of progression
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of job commencement, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCOG part 1 essential
Desirable
- MRCOG Parts 2 and 3 desirable
Academic skills
Essential
- Research and audit skills: Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit and research and potential to contribute to development in paediatrics
- Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Research and audit skills: Evidence of active participation in audit
- Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching
Personal skills
Essential
- Capacity to communicate effectively at different levels
- Problem solving and decision making: Demonstrates an analytical approach to practice
- Problem solving and decision making: Capacity to bring a range of approaches to solving problems
- Empathy and sensitivity: Capacity to take in others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Management and leadership skills: Evidence of interest and experience in management and leadership
- Managing others and team involvement: Capacity to work cooperatively with others and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Organisation and planning: Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands
- Vigilance and situational awareness: Capacity to monitor acute situations that may change rapidly
- Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure
- Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty: Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
General Requirements
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice)
- Be able to provide complete details of their employment history
- Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Not have previously relinquished or been released / removed from a Paediatrics programme, except under exceptional circumstances
- Not already hold, nor be eligible to hold, a CCT/CESR in the specialty they are applying for and/or must not currently be eligible for the specialist register for the specialty to which they are applying
- ALL sections of application form completed FULLY according to written guidelines
Probity – professional integrity
Essential
- Takes responsibility for own actions. Displays honesty, integrity and awareness of ethical issues
- Understands importance of advocacy, children’s rights, safety, confidentiality and consent
Clinical skills – clinical knowledge & expertise
Essential
- Evidence of independent capability in performing obstetric emergency cases including C Section and Operative Vaginal Delivery
- Evidence of Knowledge of interpretation of CTG (eg K2 certificate)
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement
- Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity
- Life support provider certification (e.g. ALS, PILS)
Commitment to specialty – learning and personal development
Essential
- Understanding and awareness of particular requirements and demands of working with this patient group
- Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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