University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ST6-8)

The closing date is 14 October 2025

Job summary

A 9 month fixed term Obstetrics and Gynaecology registrar job based at University Hospital Dorset working across both the Poole and Bournemouth sites. There may be the opportunity to extend to 12 months

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for an obstetrics and gynaecology registrar position based at University Hospital Dorset. The post is ideal for building upon skills in general obstetrics and gynaecology. The post holder will work as a member of our team comprising of 24 consultants, 16 registrars and 12 SHO's. The applicant would take part in providing in and out of hours cover to our patient population. The post will involve elective gynaecology in the form of clinics and theatres as well as acute and elective obstetrics. Where possible specialist interests may be accessible.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3740

Job locations

UHD

Bournemouth/Poole

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The applicant should have at least 1 year of experience working at registrar level in the UK. They should also be in possession of their MRCOG. They would be expected to be able to supervise junior registrar on labour ward out of hours.

Excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to work as a team.

The successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the Departments governance programme, including participation in department meetings, safety initiatives and morbidity and mortality meetings. The successful candidates will be expected to fully engage with Appraisal as part of GMC Revalidation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The applicant should have at least 1 year of experience working at registrar level in the UK. They should also be in possession of their MRCOG. They would be expected to be able to supervise junior registrar on labour ward out of hours.

Excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to work as a team.

The successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the Departments governance programme, including participation in department meetings, safety initiatives and morbidity and mortality meetings. The successful candidates will be expected to fully engage with Appraisal as part of GMC Revalidation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical skills and training in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that of a UK trained ST6
  • At least 2 year of NHS experience 1 year of which of which have been on a registrar rota
  • Ability to offer acute Obstetric and Gynaecology care
  • Evidence of teaching of junior trainees

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in audit and quality improvement projects
  • Evidence of involvement in risk management
  • Evidence of supervision of junior registrars

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • MRCOG

Desirable

  • Compliant with all mandatory training
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical skills and training in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that of a UK trained ST6
  • At least 2 year of NHS experience 1 year of which of which have been on a registrar rota
  • Ability to offer acute Obstetric and Gynaecology care
  • Evidence of teaching of junior trainees

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in audit and quality improvement projects
  • Evidence of involvement in risk management
  • Evidence of supervision of junior registrars

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • MRCOG

Desirable

  • Compliant with all mandatory training

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD

Bournemouth/Poole

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD

Bournemouth/Poole

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Sarah Burgess

sarah.burgess33@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3740

Job locations

UHD

Bournemouth/Poole

BH7 7DW


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