Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

The post is a fixed term for 4 months in the first instance, with the opportunity to extend by mutual agreement. This an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and well-motivated doctor to join our busy unit.

There is the opportunity to support the candidate gain experience in the Royal College of O&G core curriculum. Educational and Clinical supervision will be provided, and the candidate will be encouraged to engage with the eportfolio to document training competencies. In addition to clinical experience, there is the opportunity to develop teaching skills due to the close links to King's College London School of Medicine. Further opportunities will include participation in clinical governance processes and presentation of audit projects.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate in the 1:13 full shift rota providing cover for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a three-tier system. The on-call team comprises an SHO (two SHOs 0800-1700), two registrars and a Consultant. The consultant is resident from 0800 - 2000 to support high-quality care and outstanding training opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop skills towards specialty O&G applications or gaining experience of NHS systems.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF7168

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will participate in the 1:13 full shift rota providing cover for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a three-tier system. The on-call team comprises an SHO (two SHOs 0800-1700), two registrars and a Consultant. The consultant is resident from 0800 2000 to support high-quality care and outstanding training opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop skills towards specialty O&G applications or gaining experience of NHS systems.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will participate in the 1:13 full shift rota providing cover for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a three-tier system. The on-call team comprises an SHO (two SHOs 0800-1700), two registrars and a Consultant. The consultant is resident from 0800 2000 to support high-quality care and outstanding training opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop skills towards specialty O&G applications or gaining experience of NHS systems.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Has full GMC registration with a licence to practice
oEvidence of good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

MRCOG Part 1 (UK) or equivalent
Completion of multiprofessional training in emergencies e.g. Prompt

Clinical Experience

Essential

Experience of NHS hospital medicine
Shows an understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate risk

Other Attributes

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
Good presentation skills
Ability to work in a team
Good interpersonal skills
Enquiring, critical approach to work.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Has full GMC registration with a licence to practice
oEvidence of good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

MRCOG Part 1 (UK) or equivalent
Completion of multiprofessional training in emergencies e.g. Prompt

Clinical Experience

Essential

Experience of NHS hospital medicine
Shows an understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate risk

Other Attributes

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
Good presentation skills
Ability to work in a team
Good interpersonal skills
Enquiring, critical approach to work.

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)