Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 24 November 2026

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Job summary

The department is seeking to appoint 2 x Senior Clinical Fellows a in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with the following specialties: GAU, Maternal Medicine and Intrapartum. The posts are available to commence as soon as possible and are fixed-term for a period of 12 months. The posts have been developed both to support existing service vacancies and to provide additional medical staffing capacity while the department undertakes rota planning in preparation for future expansion. There may be the opportunity for candidates to apply for longer-term posts arising from this service development.

Main duties of the job

The weekly timetable will include a predominantly fixed job plan, with duties across obstetric and gynaecology services, including clinics, delivery suite, ward rounds, acute and emergency care, and theatre activity as appropriate to service needs and individual experience. There will be opportunities to gain experience across the breadth of general obstetrics and gynaecology in a major teaching hospital environment.

Hours of work are full time with on-call commitments on the ST6-8 rota of 1 in 11 including out of hours on-call. A delivery suite duty is 3rd on-call. The Trust provides 108 hours of consultant presence on Delivery Suite, offering excellent opportunities for direct supervision, support and training.The successful candidate will be expected to be aware of local guidelines, policies and procedures and to comply with the Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions of the Trust.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,582 to £77,348 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-26-8409945-DPBW

Job locations

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindlesohn Way, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST6 and above Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

• Up to date in emergency obstetric procedures

Experience and Skills, e.g. Special Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to offer clinical opinion / treatment on range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty
• Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• MRCOG Part 2
• Knowledge of subspecialties where specified
• Computer literacy and IT experience
• Experience in achieving quality standards

Supervisory Experience and Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in a team orientated environment and to work without friction with colleagues

Special Aptitudes/ Abiliteis e.g. Initiative, Leadership ability to work on own or with others

Essential

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Caring attitude to patients

Desirable

• Innovative.
• Demonstrate skills in Audit and Clinical Governance activities.

Motivation and Disposition Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Good organisational & management skills
• Probity

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Qualified to undertake on-call work on the ST6 and above Tier in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

• Up to date in emergency obstetric procedures

Experience and Skills, e.g. Special Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to offer clinical opinion / treatment on range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty
• Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• MRCOG Part 2
• Knowledge of subspecialties where specified
• Computer literacy and IT experience
• Experience in achieving quality standards

Supervisory Experience and Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in a team orientated environment and to work without friction with colleagues

Special Aptitudes/ Abiliteis e.g. Initiative, Leadership ability to work on own or with others

Essential

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Caring attitude to patients

Desirable

• Innovative.
• Demonstrate skills in Audit and Clinical Governance activities.

Motivation and Disposition Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Good organisational & management skills
• Probity

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindlesohn Way, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindlesohn Way, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Obstetrician

Edwina Goh

01213339999

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,582 to £77,348 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-26-8409945-DPBW

Job locations

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindlesohn Way, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

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