Senior Clinical Fellow in O&G, interest in Gynaecology-Oncology in Luton

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in O&G, interest in Gynaecology-Oncology

The closing date is 06 October 2026

This is a fixed term 12-month Senior Clinical Fellow post with special interest in Diagnostic Oncology and Robotic. 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 gynaecological services. It is anticipated that the candidate will provide a high standard gynaecological care and will be supported in pursuing advanced training if desired.

Main duties of the job

Key tasks of the Post:

Gynaecology theatre sessions.

Specialist gynaecological clinics: Diagnostic Oncology, outpatient hysteroscopy and attend weekly gynaecology oncology MDT.

The post holder will provide Senior Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.

Attend ward & board rounds. The post holder may also be responsible for unaccompanied ward rounds.

Work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective consultant, or the on-call consultant and, ultimately the Clinical Director.

Regular contribution to departmental teachings and meetings, Journal club.

Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances.

In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant but not expected to participate in any work beyond their level of expertise.

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers

When not directly supervised, Consultant advice and cover is always available. In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.

The appointee undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

About us

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

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Job responsibilities

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

The appointee will have Full UK General Medical at the time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advert closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Name: Miss Alhindawi

Job title: Consultant Gynaecologist

Person Specification

• Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the start date of the post

Personal Skills

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
• Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
• Able to adapt to work with employers to deliver
• Leadership skills: experience in leadership
• Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback

Personnel Circumstances

• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCOG part 1, 2
• Additional relevant clinical experience
• Advanced Training in Gynaecology surgery / ATSM / post CCT

Clinical Skills

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Competent to perform instrumental delivery and uncomplicated LSCS & ERPC
• Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations

Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving quality of patient care

• Clinical governance: Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in medical student and junior doctor teaching
• Research: understanding of the principles of research
• Research skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
• Teaching: Publications and Presentations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust