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Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Specialist Clinical Fellow (Senior Registrar) in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, with special interest in Postgraduate Medical Education.
20% of the time the post holder will be expected to focus on education and training and developing postgraduate teaching. The other 80% the post holder is required to work a full-on call system delivering clinical care.
This is a hugely exciting opportunity for ambitious and focused individuals looking to develop and further their careers in an outstanding organisation. Most of our fellows progress to consultant positions within the UK and abroad.
We are a leading NHS organisation both nationally and internationally, and offer PG Doctors the opportunity to develop in our range of outstanding subspecialist areas.
Main duties of the job
Our Maternity Unit delivers around 6600 women per year, with a mixture of general and specialist pathways being delivered antenatally and postnatally. We provide a comprehensive Gynaecology service, containing a dedicated Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology Unit, a standalone Gynaecology Outpatient environment, and elective operating at St Thomas' and Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup.
We have an exceptional reputation for education with protected time for teaching and consultant led educational supervision, and excellent opportunities to develop skills in all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (clinical, research, educational and service improvement leadership). There is an international reputation for research and development in maternal medicine, assisted conception and prematurity.
Further details in the job description
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A unique opportunity has arisen to join our highly trained and motivated doctors within our world renowned Obstetric & Gynaecology unit. Please note these are predominantly clinical Obstetric & Gynaecology roles (80%), including day and night on-calls, with 20% Education time.
The post-holder will be encouraged to register for and to complete relevant RCOG SITMs. It will also be suitable for those who have completed RCOG SITMs and wish to maintain and further their skills in a tertiary centre with excellent facilities and infrastructure under renowned supervisors. Applicants for this job are expected to have an excellent grounding in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post-holder should have also completed the MRCOG Part 3 Exam and current experience of working at senior registrar level in the UK (ST6 equivalent). Applicants are expected to have current experience of working in the UK or an equivalent healthcare system.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of basic education principles and their application within clinical settings
- Good communication skills
- Previous teaching and training experience
- Enthusiasm for medical education and training
- Good organisation skills
Desirable
- Good understanding of current issues and challenges within Obstetrics and Gynaecology and medical education
- Medical Education Research
- Critical appraisal/Research skills
- Simulation training skills
Experience
Essential
- Informal and formal teaching experience
- Completion of all ST5 level competencies on the RCOG portfolio or working at senior registrar level
- Working in the UK for at least one year at ST5+ level
- Evidence of delivery of quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Formal education qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCOG Part 3
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- Training the trainer course
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Masters degree in Medical Education
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Education, Obstetrics & Gynaecology with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £76,582 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (6 months with opportunity to extend to 12 months (40hrs / week + oncalls)). The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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