Post CCT Fellow (eqv to ST6+) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job overview

Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST6-7 or Post-CCT)

3 Posts Available: 2 x 12 month contracts and 1 x 6 month contract

Please note that, owing to the anticipated start date and service needs, only candidates who are currently eligible to work in the UK and are able to commence employment promptly will be considered.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated doctors to join the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at Barts Health NHS Trust as Clinical Fellows. These posts are initially offered for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension. We welcome applications from candidates available to commence as soon as possible.

Based at Newham University Hospital, these posts provide an excellent opportunity for senior trainees and qualified specialists to further develop their clinical expertise within a supportive and dynamic department.

Although these are non-training posts, fellows will gain extensive experience across the full range of obstetric and gynaecological services, including specialist clinics, theatres, and multidisciplinary care pathways. The department has a strong educational ethos, and successful candidates will be encouraged to participate fully in teaching, research, clinical audit, quality improvement projects, and journal clubs.

Main duties of the job

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage obstetric and gynaecological patients within agreed competencies.
• Provide senior clinical decision-making during elective and emergency clinical activity.
• Lead the management of acute obstetric and gynaecological presentations during on-call periods.
• Participate in antenatal, postnatal, labour ward, emergency gynaecology, ambulatory gynaecology and inpatient ward care.
• Undertake outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
• Perform obstetric and gynaecological procedures appropriate to registrar level.
• Independently perform caesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, manual removal of placenta and surgical management of miscarriage.
• Ensure timely escalation of complex or high-risk cases to consultant colleagues.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

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.