Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Women & Children's Directorate as a Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Southend Hospital, part of the Mid and South Essex Hospital group.

We are a very popular training unit and we are extremely proud of the good feedback we receive from our trainees. In 2018 we received RCOG award for Top Training unit in the UK for Overall Satisfaction, Gynaecology training, Professional development and within top 10 for Obstetrics training based on the TEF survey. In 2017 we were within the Top 10 training units in the country. We will consider SKYPE interview for overseas candidate.

The junior medical team work on a shift system but have a named consultant on duty for the day/night. Wherever possible the timetable aims to provide continuity of junior medical staff, although there may be occasions where the On-Take commitment and the junior doctor's requirement lead to alternative arrangements.

Multidisciplinary clinical audit sessions are held each month with presentations from medical and midwifery staff on topics which are pre-determined in the annual Clinical Audit programme. Also held monthly are perinatal morbidity, perinatal mortality, ultrasound scan and histopathology meetings.

Main duties of the job

  • You will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately
  • Will need to liaise with various members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
  • Attend to the day-to-day management of day case, out-patient and in-patients Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetabled Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic and pre-assessment clinics.
  • Teach medical students as directed
  • To keep up-to date with all administrative duties including letters, results and discharge summaries as required
  • Study for higher examinations and maintain continued professional development as required
  • Undertake and assist in audit projects various times throughout the rotations Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions
  • To co-operate with members of the HR department when monitoring hours of work
  • Attend induction in each hospital or new department
  • Attend post-mortem demonstrations - when required.
  • Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-WAC-SO-7346

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MR COG
  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level
  • Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest

Desirable

  • NHS experience

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives. Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team with appropriate inter personal skills for effective team working
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MR COG
  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level
  • Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest

Desirable

  • NHS experience

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives. Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team with appropriate inter personal skills for effective team working

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Mr N V Raman

narayanaswamy.raman@nhs.net

01702435555

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-WAC-SO-7346

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff

SS0 0RY


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