Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Obs and Gynae Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 10 months (Fixed term: 10 Months + on call commitment) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 289-SC-465

Site Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Town London Salary £41,750 - £69,976 plus London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We seek an enthusiastic, experienced team player to join our award-winning academic department for a period of10 months fromDecember 2026. The successful candidate will join a busy, thriving department that is forward looking and innovative. We are the sector leaders in many aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology practice. Candidates must have 12 months or more registrar-level experience in UK obstetric practice.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will carry out clinical duties within all areas of the obstetrics and gynaecology department. When on call the post holder will be on the three-tier rota covering obstetrics and gynaecology in a 1:8 on out of hours call frequency as the Specialist Registrar. A Specialty Trainee ST3-7 and Speciality Trainee ST1-2 also cover out of hours alongside the Specialist Registrar.

The appointee will also be expected to see patients under consultant supervision in the outpatient clinics including the one-stop scan clinics, specialist gynaecology clinics and the early pregnancy/acute gynaecology unit. There will also be opportunities to complete the intermediate gynaecology ultrasound scanning and hysteroscopy modules. Partake in elective obstetric procedures and general gynaecological surgery including the day case and inpatient elective surgery.

It is expected that the successful candidate will undertake clinical audits and undertake quality improvement projects (QIP) under consultant supervision. The Chelsea Centre for Minimally Invasive Gynaecology is based in the department offering global training and tuition in endoscopic surgery, and successful candidates can join our courses, training and innovative programmes.

Working for our organisation

We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children’s, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We’re one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We’re also one of the top trusts to work for – our staff say they’re engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.

Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as ‘Good’ in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of ‘Good’. We’ve also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.

Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children’s unit at West Middlesex – in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.

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.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCOG
• Gynaecological ultrasound intermediate competencies

Experience

• 12 months middle grade/Registrar-level experience in NHS O&G practice
• Competences signed off for nonrotational forceps and rotational vacuum delivery
• Strong team player
• Kind, affable and resilient

Skills and knowledge

• Solid Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Experience of Clinical Audit
• IT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good organisational skills
• Multi-disciplinary teamwork skills
• Emotional maturity and willingness to seek help from senior

Teaching and Training

• Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
• Medical Education or Adult Education Training
• Trained ALSO, MOET or NALS instructor

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for 'Recruitment team, Human Resources Department'.

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