Clinical Fellow in Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology (ST4+)

Job overview

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an ST4 or more senior trainee to consolidate advanced skills in early pregnancy care and acute gynaecology. The successful applicant will gain hands-on experience in diagnostic and interventional ultrasound, miscarriage management, and the treatment of gynaecological emergencies. This fellowship is suited to those pursuing the RCOG SITM in Complex Early Pregnancy and non- elective Gynaecology or interested in a subspecialty career path. The post includes time for audit, governance, and professional development.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Conduct patient assessments in the Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU), including ultrasound scanning (training to RCOG intermediate or SITM standard).
• Perform and support surgical management of miscarriage (including manual vacuum aspiration under LA or GA).
• Participate in laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy and drainage of pelvic abscesses (under supervision).
• Provide registrar-level cover for the acute gynaecology service and contribute to the out-of-hours on-call rota for both obstetrics and gynaecology (typically 1:8).
• Supervise resident doctors and contribute to medical student teaching.

Quality and Governance

• Lead or support clinical audits and contribute to service development projects aligned with GIRFT and AEPU standards.
• Participate in weekly governance meetings including morbidity & mortality reviews, EPU MDTs, and risk management discussions.
• Complete all required trust mandatory training – including fetal monitoring and PROMPT study days

Research and Development

• Access to departmental datasets and clinical supervisors for those wishing to submit research proposals for ethics approval.
• Encouraged to present at regional or national meetings (e.g. AEPU annual conference).

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