# Senior Clinical Fellow in Maternal and Fetal Medicine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-in-maternal-and-fetal-medicine/4c5cdba3-d746-47b5-a935-09ece3b92ab6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-in-maternal-and-fetal-medicine/4c5cdba3-d746-47b5-a935-09ece3b92ab6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Chelsea and Westminster Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £41,750 - £69,976 Per annum plus London Weighting - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 1 year (12 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T08:21:23.917Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Chelsea_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Obs_Gynae/Obs_Gynae-v8313243 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8313243?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Applications are invited for a newly RCOG accredited subspecialty training programme in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. The post offers high quality comprehensive training in all aspects of Maternal-Fetal medicine at Chelsea & Westminster/West Middlesex University and King’s College Hospitals. The training program is modular, and covers all aspects of the RCOG syllabus in Maternal-Fetal medicine. The successful applicant will take part in the general obstetrics and gynaecology on-call rota. Candidates must have completed training to at least ST5 level. The programme is over 2 year’s whole time equivalent, if the trainee is research exempt at the time of registering for subspecialty training, and over three years, if the trainee has not achieved research exemption at the time of registration. Training is undertaken as a series of modules and each module covers a particular aspect of the MFM curriculum ensuring that all training opportunities are covered. To discuss the position or arrange an informal visit please contact Professor Makrina Savvidou, Consultant in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine Lead for Fetal Medicine, Chelsea & Westminster (m.savvidou@nhs.net) and Miss Joanna Girling, Lead for Maternal Medicine, West Middlesex University Hospital (joanna.girling@nhs.net). Candidates are advised to read the job description, which includes the selection criteria and details on how to apply. ### Main duties of the job This post would be suitable for any trainee who has successfully completed ST5 or equivalent or is post-CCT. Previous experience in Maternal-Fetal Medicine would be advantageous but is not essential. Trainees must have MRCOG or equivalent. The appointee will be expected to register with the Subspecialty training programme at the RCOG. The appointee will have a named educational supervisor. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors. The aim of this post is to equip the post-holder with the necessary clinical skills to become a recognised subspecialist in Maternal and Fetal Medicine. The core programme includes 4 to 5 sessions per week on the Fetal Medicine unit for training in ultrasound and performing invasive procedures. A further session is allocated to the weekly Fetal Medicine case review meeting and for research seminars. Maternal medicine training consists of weekly, whole day, multidisciplinary Obstetric Medicine clinics, a weekly diabetic antenatal clinic (6 months), a cardiac antenatal clinic and other specialist antenatal clinics (neurology, haematology, hepatology, rheumatology and infectious diseases). ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. The specific structure of the training programme will be tailored to the individual’s needs. Performance will be monitored against set objectives. 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. ### 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 ### Experience **Essential** - Completion of at least 5 years of Specialty Training (ST) in O&G (or equivalent - Completion of the RCOG Intermediate Ultrasound Module in Normal Fetal Anatomy or equivalent **Desirable** - Experience in Maternal Medicine ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Research experience, presentations, publications **Desirable** - MD, PhD or equivalent ### Skills and knowledge **Essential** - Solid Understanding of Clinical Governance - Experience of Clinical Audit - IT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Good organisational skills - Good communication skills - Multi-disciplinary teamwork skills - Emotional maturity and willingness to seek help from senior ### Education and qualifications **Essential** - GMC registration - MBBS (or equivalent) - MCGOG **Desirable** - National training number ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10641809) - [recruitment pack (pdf, 2.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1313) - [policy statement (pdf, 144.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=891) - [person specification (pdf, 16.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10641810) - [functional requirement (pdf, 328.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10634642) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 85.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=890) - [staff benefits and wellbeing (pdf, 177.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1256) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.