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Job overview
The department is seeking to appoint 2 x Senior Clinical Fellows a in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with the following specialties: GAU, Maternal Medicine and Intrapartum. The posts are available to commence as soon as possible and are fixed-term for a period of 12 months. The posts have been developed both to support existing service vacancies and to provide additional medical staffing capacity while the department undertakes rota planning in preparation for future expansion. There may be the opportunity for candidates to apply for longer-term posts arising from this service development.
Main duties of the job
The weekly timetable will include a predominantly fixed job plan, with duties across obstetric and gynaecology services, including clinics, delivery suite, ward rounds, acute and emergency care, and theatre activity as appropriate to service needs and individual experience. There will be opportunities to gain experience across the breadth of general obstetrics and gynaecology in a major teaching hospital environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Hours of work are full time with on-call commitments on the ST6-8 rota of 1 in 11 including out of hours on-call. A delivery suite duty is 3rd on-call. The Trust provides 108 hours of consultant presence on Delivery Suite, offering excellent opportunities for direct supervision, support and training. The successful candidate will be expected to be aware of local guidelines, policies and procedures and to comply with the Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions of the Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST6 and above Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Desirable
- Up to date in emergency obstetric procedures
Experience and Skills, e.g. Special Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer clinical opinion / treatment on range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- MRCOG Part 2
- Knowledge of subspecialties where specified
- Computer literacy and IT experience
- Experience in achieving quality standards
Motivation and Disposition Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational & management skills
- Probity
Supervisory Experience and Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team orientated environment and to work without friction with colleagues
Special Aptitudes/ Abiliteis e.g. Initiative, Leadership ability to work on own or with others
Essential
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- Innovative.
- Demonstrate skills in Audit and Clinical Governance activities.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ST6-ST7) with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, 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: 12 months (other). The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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