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Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 16 July 2025

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Job summary

Within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at the QE Hospital, Gateshead an opportunity has arisen for two full time Senior Clinical Fellowposts (equivalent to Registrar) commencing as soon as possible. The post is for 12 months and offers excellent clinical experience in a full range ofObstetric and Gynaecology services within a supportive team.Although this post cannot be counted towards specialist training requirements, the post holder will have the same access to clinical & educationalsupervision, study leave and other learning opportunities as is available to approved training post holders in the department.

Main duties of the job

This is a temporary tier 2 doctor post within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. The postis for twelve months to start as soon as possible. The post will consist of a full range of tier 2 medical duties, including on call shifts.

About us

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and forms part of the Trust's Surgical Business Unit.We are committed to providing a modern, high quality obstetrics & gynaecological service for the women of Gateshead. We have developed astrong multidisciplinary team and there are excellent links with otherObstetrics & Gynaecology units within the region.For further details please see attached Job Description.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-7281053

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post offers a wide exposure to general Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as the opportunity to develop skills in subspecialty areas includingurogynaecology, assisted reproduction, minimal access surgery, maternal medicine and high risk obstetrics. All general clinics and theatresessions are supervised directly by consultants.

The successful candidate will take part in a full shift rota, with 7 other trainees on the tier two rota. When on call you will be supported by a tier one doctor on site and a consultant from home. Nights are done in 3 night or 4 night batches with no daytime duties.

For further details please see attached Job Description

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post offers a wide exposure to general Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as the opportunity to develop skills in subspecialty areas includingurogynaecology, assisted reproduction, minimal access surgery, maternal medicine and high risk obstetrics. All general clinics and theatresessions are supervised directly by consultants.

The successful candidate will take part in a full shift rota, with 7 other trainees on the tier two rota. When on call you will be supported by a tier one doctor on site and a consultant from home. Nights are done in 3 night or 4 night batches with no daytime duties.

For further details please see attached Job Description

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • GMC Registration

Essential

Essential

  • O&G Experience
  • 1 year NHS experience
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • GMC Registration

Essential

Essential

  • O&G Experience
  • 1 year NHS experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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).

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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).

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Iain Cameron

diane.chisholm1@nhs.net

01914452187

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-7281053

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


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