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North West Preterm Birth Cervical Length Training Clinical Fellow


Location
The Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust

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Salary
£76,582 per annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
07 Sep 2026
Contract Type
12 months (12 Month Fixed Term)
Posted Date
24 Aug 2026
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Job overview

NHS North West Maternity Team is delighted to announce an exciting Clinical Fellowship in association with the Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Fellowship is a full-time management/training development post under the supervision of Dr Jemma Egan, Clinical Lead for the C&M Preterm Birth Network. It includes a clinical component. Clinical supervision will be the responsibility of the RCOG College Tutor Dr Emily Fairclough/ Dr Ben Choo who will allocate a clinical educational supervisor.

Duration of the post: full-time 1-year fixed term from start date

Main duties of the job

Description of management component of the post

The key roles and output:

Support the NHS NW maternity team to continue to develop and implement cervical length training around the region

  • Measure and report on progress of CL scan training uptake and quality
  • Scope for publications and presentations
  • Scope to complete the Leadership and Management SIPM if applicable

Description of clinical components of the post

It is anticipated that the clinical component on the Rota will be 1 day per week to be discussed.

The candidate would be expected to participate in all PTB prevention clinic sessions (currently 1.5/week) at Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will have access to training in insertion of cervical cerclage.

The successful candidate will join the on-call rota: ST3 – 7 (depending on experience), it is currently a full shift on call model estimated at a 1 in 12 rota.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The cervical length training development component of this post comprises liaising with clinical leads and preterm birth teams in maternity units in the North West Region to reduce variation and improve outcomes for women at risk of preterm birth by helping to integrate the practical and theoretical training for cervical length scanning within units.

The key roles and outputs will include but not limited to:

  • time dedicated to liaison with local teams, NW maternity team,s NW Neonatal Operational Delivery Network supporting the cervical length scan provision as part of perinatal optimisation across the North West
  • Organising and supporting cervical length training days as established
  • Working with the NW Iimaging Academy to support CASE accreditation of course materials
  • Supporting regional QIP and helping to develop focused CL training plans for units

Support the NHS NW maternity team to continue to develop and implement cervical length training around the region.

  • Measure and report on progress of CL scan training uptake and quality.
  • Scope for publications and presentations.
  • Scope to complete the Leadership and Management SIPM if applicable.

It is anticipated that the clinical component on the Rota will be 1 days per week to be discussed.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Skills

Essential

  • Cervical Length Scanning Commensurate competence in: • - Clinical judgement • - Patient handling • - Colleague handling • - Teamwork

Training

Essential

  • Foundation Year Level-2 competencies
  • Completion or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment

Desirable

  • NTN in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Experience

Essential

  • 4 years post registration
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology - completion/or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary Medical Degree
  • GMC Registration
  • MRCOG Part I

Desirable

  • MRCOG Part 2/3

Academic Achievements

Desirable

  • Evidence of research interest/QI projects
  • Experience of clinical management e.g. coordinating review meetings/MDT
  • Published Papers
  • Other Degree (e.g. BSc)

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This advert is for North West Preterm Birth Cervical Length Training Clinical Fellow with Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust in The Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £76,582 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (12 Month Fixed Term). The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.

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