East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Obs & Gynae

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for the role of Junior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to commence as soon as possible for a period of at least 12 months. The post is primarily based at Burnley General Hospital and the post holder will be required to take part in the first on-call rota, this will include BSOTS triage.The Lancashire Women's & Newborn Centre is located on the Burnley General site and we provide satellite clinics across East Lancashire to ensure ease of access for the local population. We provide a full range of clinics in both obstetrics and gynaecology and all senior members of the team have a sub speciality interest. We have an outstanding reputation as a training unit and this appointment offers exciting opportunities to expand your expertise and knowledge within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments.Candidates must have full registration with the GMC and meet all the necessary requirements of the person specification.

Main duties of the job

The post is based at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and the post holder will be required to take part in the first on-call rota.General Obstetric & Gynaecology duties which will include antenatal clinics, gynaecolgy clinics, including subspeciality exposure, assisting in obstetric/gynae theatre lists and labour ward/ Maternal assessment unit duties. You will also have the opportunity to attend special interest clinics

About us

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a large, integrated healthcare organisation. Our vision is 'To be widely recognised for delivering safe, personal and effective care'.We are seeking to appoint doctors who will embrace these ambitions.

We provide a full range of clinics in both obstetrics and gynaecology and all members of the senior team have a sub speciality interest. We have an outstanding reputation as a training unit and this appointment offers exciting opportunities in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments.

The post is classed as non training grade but the department is fully committed to provide equivalent level of training to the post holder with a named clinical supervisor and regular appraisals. There is great opportunity to be involved with departmental audit and research projects. You will gain excellent clinical experience and have the opportunity to further your skills and attend theatres.

A first class medical library and substantial facilities for higher education and training are available within the Trust.

The teams at all levels are highly skilled and motivated with a commitment to deliver continual improvements, responding in a timely manner to national and local guidelines.

We have a proven Governance (Quality) record which includes the recognition of NHSLA Level 3 (Quality standards) for our Services and delivery in accordance with standards set by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) across all our Specialties.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MQ98-25

Job locations

Burnley General Hospital

burnley

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Job description

Job responsibilities

We require a hard-working, committed doctor who works well within the wider team of doctors, midwives and specialist nurses and allied health professionals to deliver excellent care to our patients.

The successful candidate will see and plan care (supported by the Consultant) for obstetric in-patients, manage Labour Ward and attend Antenatal clinics including specialist clinics.

Gynaecology duties include care of in-patients, admissions to the Gynaecology Ward, perioperative care of patients and out-patient clinics (including specialist clinics in oncology, urogynaecology, endometriosis, colposcopy, and ambulatory gynaecology clinics). The outpatients and elective theatre sessions offer an ideal opportunity for teaching on a one-to-one basis and all consultants are keen to participate in what they consider an important part of their workload.

It is essential that you are computer literate and have excellent communication skills. All staff are encouraged to play an active role in audit and support the departmental research programmes.

On CallThe post holder will participate in a 1 in 9 1st on call rota. This will include BSOTS triage

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require a hard-working, committed doctor who works well within the wider team of doctors, midwives and specialist nurses and allied health professionals to deliver excellent care to our patients.

The successful candidate will see and plan care (supported by the Consultant) for obstetric in-patients, manage Labour Ward and attend Antenatal clinics including specialist clinics.

Gynaecology duties include care of in-patients, admissions to the Gynaecology Ward, perioperative care of patients and out-patient clinics (including specialist clinics in oncology, urogynaecology, endometriosis, colposcopy, and ambulatory gynaecology clinics). The outpatients and elective theatre sessions offer an ideal opportunity for teaching on a one-to-one basis and all consultants are keen to participate in what they consider an important part of their workload.

It is essential that you are computer literate and have excellent communication skills. All staff are encouraged to play an active role in audit and support the departmental research programmes.

On CallThe post holder will participate in a 1 in 9 1st on call rota. This will include BSOTS triage

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • oFull GMC registration

Desirable

  • experience in obstetrics & gynaecology
  • Undertaken previous audits
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • oFull GMC registration

Desirable

  • experience in obstetrics & gynaecology
  • Undertaken previous audits

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

burnley

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Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

burnley

BB10 2PQ


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Obstetrician

David beaumont

familycare.medics@elht.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MQ98-25

Job locations

Burnley General Hospital

burnley

BB10 2PQ


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