Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at St Michael's Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
The post-holder with have the opportunity to enhance their advanced obstetric skills. They will attend the high-risk preterm birth prevention clinic as well as fetal medicine lists.The post-holder will also work within Maternal Medicine at St Michael's, supported by the friendly and cohesive consultant team. This post is ideal for those wishing to gain additional experience in specialist maternal medicine outside the speciality training programme. It will include regular multidisciplinary antenatal clinics in endocrine medicine, haematology, cardiac disease and neurology, and participation in consultant led obstetric medicine ward rounds.The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the full shift on-call rota (3rd on call), including Obstetrics and Emergency Gynaecology Cover, so the post is restricted to ST6-7/post-CCT level only.Annual leave and study leave are covered prospectively. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and encouraged to contribute to the teaching of nurses, midwives and other junior doctors.
Expected start date Sept 2026
Main duties of the job
A proposed job plan template is detailed below:
(example only - subject to change depending on CDS on call days - which will be a full shift 1:8 - 1:10 depending on final rota numbers)
Anticipate up to 1 day per week service provision, which may be antenatal clinic or daytime labour ward cover. Rest of the time the below timetable would apply.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Mat med WR 8-9am
Fetal medicine list
South West Maternal Medicine Network
specialistcardiac MDT
1230-130pm
Neonatal liaison meeting 1-2pm
Mat med ward round 8-10am
South West Maternal Medicine Network maternal medicine MDT10-11am
Mat med diabetes specialist clinic
Mat med specialist clinics:
Week 1/3 - cardiac
Week 2/4 - haematology
Week 5 - pre pregnancy counselling
PM
High risk preterm birth prevention clinic
Fetal medicine list
Perinatal mortality meeting (monthly)
Fetal medicine regional teaching / dysmorphology meeting (monthly)
Mat med specialist clinics:
Neurological
GI
General
Haematology / cardiac MDT meeting
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 Inclusion in departmental educational and training activities Opportunities to teach and mentor junior doctors, nurses, and midwives Prospective cover for annual and study leave A collaborative and forward-thinking clinical environment Flexibility for applicants seeking less than full-time hours
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What We Offer Inclusion in departmental educational and training activities Opportunities to teach and mentor junior doctors, nurses, and midwives Prospective cover for annual and study leave A collaborative and forward-thinking clinical environment Flexibility for applicants seeking less than full-time hours
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills (A/I)
- 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 (A/I)
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards (A/I)
- Experience of small and large group teaching (A/I)
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects (A/I)
- Previous quality improvement experience (A/I)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress (A/I)
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility (A/I)
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting (A/I)
- Commitment to continuing professional development (A/I)
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with GMC (A)
- MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised (A)
- MRCOG (A)
Desirable
- Previous research experience/ publications (A)
- Worked in the UK previously at >/= ST5 level O&G (A)
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Respecting everyone (I)
- Embracing change (I)
- Recognising success (I)
- Working together (I)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills (A/I)
- 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 (A/I)
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards (A/I)
- Experience of small and large group teaching (A/I)
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects (A/I)
- Previous quality improvement experience (A/I)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress (A/I)
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility (A/I)
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting (A/I)
- Commitment to continuing professional development (A/I)
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with GMC (A)
- MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised (A)
- MRCOG (A)
Desirable
- Previous research experience/ publications (A)
- Worked in the UK previously at >/= ST5 level O&G (A)
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Respecting everyone (I)
- Embracing change (I)
- Recognising success (I)
- Working together (I)
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).
