Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 13 November 2026

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Job summary

The Senior Clinical Fellow will work under the supervision of the Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and will:

• Provide Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
• Participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
• When not directly supervised, Consultant advice and cover is always available. In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.
• So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Key tasks of the Post:

• This post is 12 months fixed term
• The post holder will provide Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
• The appointed applicant will participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
• When not directly supervised, Consultant advice and cover is always available. In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.
• So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
• The appointee undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

About us

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

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Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£45,715 to £69,976 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-M-OG-383

Job locations

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

The appointee will have Full UK General Medical at the time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advert closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

The appointee will have Full UK General Medical at the time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advert closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the start date of the post

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
• Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity

Desirable

• Able to adapt to work with employers to deliver
• Leadership skills: experience in leadership
• Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback

Personnel Circumstances

Essential

• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCOG part 1, 2
• Relevant post graduate qualification (MRCP, MRCS)

Desirable

• MRCOG part 3
• Additional relevant clinical experience

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Competent to perform instrumental delivery and uncomplicated LSCS & ERPC
• Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations

Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving quality of patient care

Essential

• Clinical governance: Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in medical student and junior doctor teaching
• Research: understanding of the principles of research

Desirable

• Research skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
• Teaching: Publications and Presentations
• Understanding CPD

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the start date of the post

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
• Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity

Desirable

• Able to adapt to work with employers to deliver
• Leadership skills: experience in leadership
• Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback

Personnel Circumstances

Essential

• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCOG part 1, 2
• Relevant post graduate qualification (MRCP, MRCS)

Desirable

• MRCOG part 3
• Additional relevant clinical experience

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Competent to perform instrumental delivery and uncomplicated LSCS & ERPC
• Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations

Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving quality of patient care

Essential

• Clinical governance: Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in medical student and junior doctor teaching
• Research: understanding of the principles of research

Desirable

• Research skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
• Teaching: Publications and Presentations
• Understanding CPD

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Miss Dushyanthy Jeyanesan

[email protected]

01582491166

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£45,715 to £69,976 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-M-OG-383

Job locations

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

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