Job summary
Sub-Speciality Trainee in Fetal-Maternal Medicine
Applications are invited for appointment to sub-specialty training placement in Maternal Fetal Medicine ST6 in at Medway Fetal and Maternal Medicine Centre in Kent. There is only 1 post available, starting May/June 2026.
A National Training Number (NTN) is not available for this appointment.
The post is only open to trainees who currently hold a National Training Number (NTN).
Applicant will need to apply for an OOPT from their host region in order to train in this post, bringing their National Training Number (NTN) with them. If invited to interview, applicants will need to bring a letter supporting the period of OOPT from their host region.
This is for completion of Maternal Fetal Medicine Sub Specialty competences subject to satisfactory progression.
Reasonable Adjustments & Disability Confident scheme (DCS)
For more information regarding reasonable adjustments and guaranteed interview scheme please refer to the Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education (PGMDE) support portal via https://lasepgmdesupport.hee.nhs.uk/support/home
All applicants applying to medical specialties are required to have essential competences or equivalent depending on the level they are applying for. For more information on competences please refer to the resource bank on Oriel via www.oriel.nhs.uk/Web/ResourceBank
Please upload all required evidence of competences to your online application form when completing the application form online.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a sub-speciality trainee in Fetal-Maternal Medicine at Medway Fetal and Maternal Medicine Centre (MFMC) at the Medway NHS Foundation Trust. The MFMC is a specialist tertiary-level Fetal Medicine Unit in the Kent and Medway maternity and neonatalIntegrated Care System. This is a sub-speciality trainee post in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery with the aim of providing the trainee with excellent higher specialist skills in Fetal and Maternal Medicine. The successful candidate will work at the level of a senior, middle graderegistrar at ST6/7 level primarily working in MFMC but also contributing to obstetrics and gynaecology on-call rota. This post is aimed to provide the trainee with the requisite knowledge and skills required to become a high-quality Consultant in Fetal and Maternal medicine managing high-risk pregnancies. There are ample opportunities to participate in clinical audits, quality improvement and research projects.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
The NHS are striving towards "we work flexibly" as a workforce, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and importantly for you. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work in the Medway Fetal and Maternal Medicine Centre (MFMC) to learn and acquire skills for management of complex pregnancies with maternal and fetal medicine risk factors. There are dedicated clinic lists for fetal abnormalities where complex pregnancies with fetal defects are managed along with diagnostic and therapeutic fetal procedures when clinically indicated. There are a series of specialist fetal medicine clinics including fetal cardiology, multiple pregnancy, hypertension, placental disorders and preterm birth clinics. The trainee will gain knowledge and experience in management of all the above high risk pregnancy conditions. There are 3 dedicated Obstetric medicine clinics and these are led and delivered by specialist Obstetric physician and obstetricians. The candidate will also provide emergency on-call cover on the registrar rota for obstetric and gynaecology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work in the Medway Fetal and Maternal Medicine Centre (MFMC) to learn and acquire skills for management of complex pregnancies with maternal and fetal medicine risk factors. There are dedicated clinic lists for fetal abnormalities where complex pregnancies with fetal defects are managed along with diagnostic and therapeutic fetal procedures when clinically indicated. There are a series of specialist fetal medicine clinics including fetal cardiology, multiple pregnancy, hypertension, placental disorders and preterm birth clinics. The trainee will gain knowledge and experience in management of all the above high risk pregnancy conditions. There are 3 dedicated Obstetric medicine clinics and these are led and delivered by specialist Obstetric physician and obstetricians. The candidate will also provide emergency on-call cover on the registrar rota for obstetric and gynaecology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
- Completed clinical training to ST5 and be eligible for entry into advanced specialist training programme (year 6 and 7)
Desirable
- PhD, MD, BSc (or equivalent)
- Other degrees / qualifications such as Masters / Diploma
- Completion of RCOG Fetal Medicine / Maternal medicine ATSM or SIMs
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Not previously relinquished, released or removed from a training programme in this specialty except under exceptional circumstances.
- Hold a National Training Number (NTN)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at appropriate level, covering all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Completed core training
- A proven interest in Fetal Maternal Medicine
Desirable
- Experience of working in a tertiary obstetric unit
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.
Desirable
- Possess intermediate or advanced skills in obstetric ultrasound
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
- Completed clinical training to ST5 and be eligible for entry into advanced specialist training programme (year 6 and 7)
Desirable
- PhD, MD, BSc (or equivalent)
- Other degrees / qualifications such as Masters / Diploma
- Completion of RCOG Fetal Medicine / Maternal medicine ATSM or SIMs
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Not previously relinquished, released or removed from a training programme in this specialty except under exceptional circumstances.
- Hold a National Training Number (NTN)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at appropriate level, covering all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Completed core training
- A proven interest in Fetal Maternal Medicine
Desirable
- Experience of working in a tertiary obstetric unit
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.
Desirable
- Possess intermediate or advanced skills in obstetric ultrasound
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).
