Job summary
Are you an experienced Registrar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology looking for a role that genuinely accelerates your development? Want protected time to specialise, space to grow, and the chance to work alongside a highly skilled consultant body? Whether you're looking to move forwards with support for the CESR pathway, a trainee looking for time out to focus on Maternal Medicine or Urogynaecology, or post CCT and wanting to consolidate your skills, this is an exceptional opportunity
What makes it special
Dedicated, consultant supervised training in Maternal Medicine or Urogynaecology
Genuine CESR support for the right candidate
Protected weekly sessions to teach and gain a formal education qualification
Rich exposure across Urogynae, MAS, Endometriosis, Fetal & Maternal Medicine, and Gynae Oncology
Balanced rota (around 1:9)
What you'll bring
Full GMC registration
Senior registrar (ST3+) capability with resident on call experience in general O&G
Strong skills in assessing and managing unwell patients
Energy for teaching: help deliver University of Bristol & Peninsula undergraduate curricula (Years 3-4)
Join a supportive, consultant led team that will invest in you, your interests, and your future. Keep your skills sharp, deepen a specialty, and enjoy real mentorship--without losing momentum.
Give us a call to find out more, arrange a visit and to meet some of the team. Contact: Claire McFarland - 07741 295937 - claire.mcfarland@Somersetft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Teach and support around 170 medical students from the University of Bristol and University of Plymouth (Peninsula Medical School), ensuring they receive high quality, engaging clinical education.
Contribute to delivering excellent undergraduate teaching while gaining hands on experience in Medical Education to boost your own career development.
Work within a highly supportive environment designed to help you grow as a clinical educator - ideal for those considering a clinical academic pathway or wanting time out of training to develop teaching skills.
Undertake a fully funded PG Cert in Education, supported by the Trust's Academy.
Access a free place on the Somerset FT Simulation "Training the Trainers" course.
Get involved in education research, quality improvement projects, and present or contribute to the Somerset NHS FT Annual Training Awards.
Benefit from dedicated educational and clinical supervision, with support from the Undergraduate Education Faculty and administrative team.
Hold honorary status with the University of Bristol or University of Plymouth and receive Trust appraisal aligned with revalidation requirements
Covering the obstetric and gynae resident on call on a busy maternity unit' as one of the main duties of the job
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In summary the main duties include:
Delivering core curriculum content, act as tutors and be involved with the assessment of medical students, for example in OSCEs.
Case based Learning Facilitation, lecture based, seminar, clinical skills teaching and SIM training.
Acting as a role model and mentor to the medical students.
Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance eg bedside teaching.
Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives.
Clinical teaching fellow are expected to be able to deliver several types of teaching including induction sessions, small group tutorials, clinical-based history and examination sessions, facilitation of inter-Academy Hub sessions, Bedside teaching, Clinical reasoning skills and simulation based teaching.
Supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems.
Act as a mentor for students. Take an informal role in student pastoral care such as identification of "at risk" students, offering support and referral to appropriate sources of help.
Support other clinical education fellows and mentor as appropriate.
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has an active Academy which coordinates medical education for all undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. Teaching rooms include small group tutorial rooms, teaching rooms, clinical teaching rooms and a simulation suite all with full IT facilities including video link to enable the teaching/education process. There is a well-stocked library with full time librarians and excellent IT facilities. There is support for simulation training from the simulation team with access to modern simulation equipment.
Clinical Duties of the Post
On average half of the working week will be clinical, the other half devoted to teaching of Bristol and Peninsula Medical Students and educational learning, as well as working towards a Certificate in Medical Education.
The weekly clinical programme will vary depending on the on-call rota and availability of other junior staff, but should broadly include:
On call duties in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology
When not on call and not teaching, there will be a programme to include time in theatre, Gynaecology and Antenatal outpatient clinics.
You will be encouraged to participate in audit, health improvement and research projects in the department with a view to publications and presentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In summary the main duties include:
Delivering core curriculum content, act as tutors and be involved with the assessment of medical students, for example in OSCEs.
Case based Learning Facilitation, lecture based, seminar, clinical skills teaching and SIM training.
Acting as a role model and mentor to the medical students.
Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance eg bedside teaching.
Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives.
Clinical teaching fellow are expected to be able to deliver several types of teaching including induction sessions, small group tutorials, clinical-based history and examination sessions, facilitation of inter-Academy Hub sessions, Bedside teaching, Clinical reasoning skills and simulation based teaching.
Supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems.
Act as a mentor for students. Take an informal role in student pastoral care such as identification of "at risk" students, offering support and referral to appropriate sources of help.
Support other clinical education fellows and mentor as appropriate.
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has an active Academy which coordinates medical education for all undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. Teaching rooms include small group tutorial rooms, teaching rooms, clinical teaching rooms and a simulation suite all with full IT facilities including video link to enable the teaching/education process. There is a well-stocked library with full time librarians and excellent IT facilities. There is support for simulation training from the simulation team with access to modern simulation equipment.
Clinical Duties of the Post
On average half of the working week will be clinical, the other half devoted to teaching of Bristol and Peninsula Medical Students and educational learning, as well as working towards a Certificate in Medical Education.
The weekly clinical programme will vary depending on the on-call rota and availability of other junior staff, but should broadly include:
On call duties in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology
When not on call and not teaching, there will be a programme to include time in theatre, Gynaecology and Antenatal outpatient clinics.
You will be encouraged to participate in audit, health improvement and research projects in the department with a view to publications and presentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Assessment of sick patients and ability to manage common conditions in obstetrics and gynaecology at an ST3+ level
- Ability to work at ST3+ level in obstetrics and gynaecology
Desirable
- Teaching of students, junior medical staff and nursing staff.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please refer to job description and the person specification for details on all criteria required to undertake this position
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Assessment of sick patients and ability to manage common conditions in obstetrics and gynaecology at an ST3+ level
- Ability to work at ST3+ level in obstetrics and gynaecology
Desirable
- Teaching of students, junior medical staff and nursing staff.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please refer to job description and the person specification for details on all criteria required to undertake this position
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.
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.
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).
