Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Location: St Michael's Hospital, Bristol
Grade: ST6 - Post-CCT
Contract: Fixed term until August 2026 (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 1.0 WTE (LTFT applicants welcome)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Main duties of the job
St Michael's Hospital, Bristol, is seeking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join our dynamic team. The post is initially to provide cover for maternity leave and long-term sickness until August 2026, with the potential for extension dependent on workforce gaps and satisfactory performance.
The postholder will work on the full-shift on-call rota as the 3rd on-call doctor, covering both obstetrics and gynaecology. Out-of-hours consultant support is provided by non-resident obstetric and gynaecology consultants.
Applicants must have NHS experience, be competent and fully independent in managing a UK labour ward and delivering emergency gynaecology care from the start of the appointment.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What We Offer
Excellent departmental training and education opportunities
Opportunities to teach and supervise junior doctors, nurses, and midwives
Prospective cover for annual and study leave
Supportive, collaborative, and forwardthinking clinical environment
Flexibility for LTFT applicants
For more details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What We Offer
Excellent departmental training and education opportunities
Opportunities to teach and supervise junior doctors, nurses, and midwives
Prospective cover for annual and study leave
Supportive, collaborative, and forwardthinking clinical environment
Flexibility for LTFT applicants
For more details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
- MRCOG (A) Worked in the UK previously at >/= ST5 level O&G
Desirable
- Previous research experience/ publications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills
- Experience of working at ST5 or above within the United Kingdom (A/I), ready to start ST6 at time of commencing post.
- Information technology skills
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
- Experience of small and large group teaching
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects
- Previous quality improvement experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Respecting everyone
- Embracing change
- Recognising success
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
- MRCOG (A) Worked in the UK previously at >/= ST5 level O&G
Desirable
- Previous research experience/ publications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills
- Experience of working at ST5 or above within the United Kingdom (A/I), ready to start ST6 at time of commencing post.
- Information technology skills
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
- Experience of small and large group teaching
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects
- Previous quality improvement experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Respecting everyone
- Embracing change
- Recognising success
- Working together
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).
