Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 01 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking to employ a Senior Clinical Fellow on a 12 month fixed term contract to work within our busy Maternity and Gynaecology department at Queens Hospital in Burton on Trent.

Fellowships will be available with training opportunities in any of the following specialties: Foetal Medicine, Maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Reproductive medicine or Ambulatory Gynaecology. Please state the fellowship you would be looking to apply for within your supporting statement.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake clinical sessions with duties within all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. When on call during the day time, the post holder will be included in the SpR on call rota covering Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The post holder will also participate in an emergency OOHs shift rota. It is anticipated that the post holder will work flexibly within the department with exposure to different sub-specialties.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer;

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum - plus enhancements for out of Hours working.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDQ-7068403-KJ

Job locations

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0TE


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a whole time Trust appointment initially for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension.

Applicants must possess MRCOG part I, Specialty Registrar Year 3 or above (or equivalent) experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology & be able to provide evidence of a Personal Development Plan & Log Book.

The post does not carry a National Training Number (NTN), therefore applicants with an NTN should negotiate with their Training Programme Director for out-of-training experience

The post holder will be expected to supervise & train postgraduate junior medical staff & participate in various teaching programmes for postgraduate students.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will undertake clinical sessions with duties within all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. When on call during the day time, the post holder will be included in the SpR on call rota covering Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The post holder will also participate in an emergency OOHs shift rota.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a whole time Trust appointment initially for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension.

Applicants must possess MRCOG part I, Specialty Registrar Year 3 or above (or equivalent) experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology & be able to provide evidence of a Personal Development Plan & Log Book.

The post does not carry a National Training Number (NTN), therefore applicants with an NTN should negotiate with their Training Programme Director for out-of-training experience

The post holder will be expected to supervise & train postgraduate junior medical staff & participate in various teaching programmes for postgraduate students.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will undertake clinical sessions with duties within all areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. When on call during the day time, the post holder will be included in the SpR on call rota covering Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The post holder will also participate in an emergency OOHs shift rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS (or recognised equivalent)
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application
  • MRCOG part 1 or appropriate specialist qualification
  • CTG training
  • Basic surgical skills training
  • Hold ALS Certification

Desirable

  • MRCOG Pt2
  • BSCCP accreditation or equivalent
  • Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • At least 12 months experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
  • Evidence of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Satisfies the RCOG curriculum matrix for ST3 or above in Obs & Gynae
  • A minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience
  • Specialty Registrar Year 3 or above (or equivalent) experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

  • Experience of working on a middle grade rota in the NHS

Teaching Experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising juniors

Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation/presentation in audit and research

Desirable

  • Higher/other degrees MB, PhD
  • Peer reviewed publications
  • Academic poster presentations
  • Evidence of supporting junior trainees through projects

Personal Qualities

Desirable

  • Experience of statistical analysis
  • Experience of laboratory work
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS (or recognised equivalent)
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application
  • MRCOG part 1 or appropriate specialist qualification
  • CTG training
  • Basic surgical skills training
  • Hold ALS Certification

Desirable

  • MRCOG Pt2
  • BSCCP accreditation or equivalent
  • Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • At least 12 months experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
  • Evidence of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Satisfies the RCOG curriculum matrix for ST3 or above in Obs & Gynae
  • A minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience
  • Specialty Registrar Year 3 or above (or equivalent) experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

  • Experience of working on a middle grade rota in the NHS

Teaching Experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising juniors

Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation/presentation in audit and research

Desirable

  • Higher/other degrees MB, PhD
  • Peer reviewed publications
  • Academic poster presentations
  • Evidence of supporting junior trainees through projects

Personal Qualities

Desirable

  • Experience of statistical analysis
  • Experience of laboratory 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.

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0TE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0TE


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Obs & Gynaecology Consultant and Lead

Dr Ahmed Elnagger

ahmed.elnaggar2@nhs.net

01332511511

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum - plus enhancements for out of Hours working.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDQ-7068403-KJ

Job locations

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0TE


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