Job overview
Applicants are invited for the above full time Senior Clinical Fellow post for at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fixed term 12 month Senior Clinical Fellow post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post holder will be expected to support our consultants in delivering comprehensive care to women who attend the department. The appointee will work closely with the existing Specialist Registrars and supporting Consultants to provide a full range of obstetric and gynaecological services appropriate to a District General Hospital. It is anticipated that the candidate will provide a high standard of general obstetrics and gynaecological care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play an important part in day to day management of antenatal and postnatal patients, and in the running of the labour ward. The post also includes a gynaecology clinic and day surgery. The department also currently provide services for Urogynaecology, subfertility and gynaecology oncology. The population served by this hospital is approximately 270,000.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full outline of responsibilities for the role of Clinical Fellow in O&G
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
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
Desirable
- Publications and presentations
- Evidence of involvement in teaching
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Personnel Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
Desirable
- Show interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Able to deal with emergency admissions on-call
- Completed a minimum of 1 year Specialty Registrar or equivalent training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues
- Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
Desirable
- Suitable experience to allow or past experience of second on-call
- Previous experience of working in an O&G post within the UK
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understand the principles of audits
Desirable
- Understanding CPD
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
Educations/Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCOG Part 1 or recognised equivalent
Desirable
- MRCOG Part 3 or recognised equivalent
- Additional relevant clinical experience
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Obs & Gynae with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bedford Hospital. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £44,170 - £67,610 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term post). The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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