Senior Clinical Fellow Farnborough Common, Orpington

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST5-7) to replace a current gap in service provision for twelve months. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi‑disciplinary team providing and further developing care for women in Maternity & Gynaecology. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department. The post‑holder will be expected to take part equally with other trainee in such a rota with EWTD with retrospective cover. The post will be based at the Princess Royal site of Kings College Hospital and the proposed time table is attached. Some cross site working to encourage full integration of the departments may be required in the future. The On‑Call commitment is for a 1:8 rota. As a junior employee of the Trust, you will work in close cooperation with, and support other clinical, medical professional, and managerial colleagues in providing high‑quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Although the post is not recognised by the Royal College of Gynaecologist as training posts, they offer excellent educational opportunities and the successful applicant will be given the same educational opportunities. Applications are welcome from senior residents keen on pursuing portfolio pathway for CESR.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be on‑call (with ST1-2 and ST3-5) as part of the Junior O&G rota which is EWTD compliant and provides protected time for teaching. The post is a 12 month fixed term contract, which may be renewed. Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high‑quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long‑term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

Together with the others to provide Maternity & gynaecology services for women attending Kings College Hospital. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties required for the proper functioning of the department.

Shared responsibility with the others for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for the obstetrics & gynaecology on an on‑call rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short‑term sickness/absence.

• To contribute to departmental audit programme in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
• To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
• To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.

Person Specification

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification.
• MRCOG
• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
• Completed pre‑registration/Foundation years (or equivalent outside the UK)
• Experience in day to day organisation of O&G services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Able to demonstrate team working capability within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
• Thorough understanding of principles of clinical audit. Able to demonstrate track record of involvement in audit projects.
• Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching and exam preparation.
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close‑knit team and co‑operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications ATLS/ACLS/ALS/APLS
• Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
• Evidence of clinical audit and/or quality improvement project
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
• Demonstrable experience in leadership roles.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).