Senior Clinical Fellow Obstetrics & Gynaecology

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 73,000 - GBP 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Bristol is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The position is fixed-term until August 2026, dedicated to providing cover for maternity leave and long-term sickness. Candidates must have NHS experience and be competent in managing a labour ward. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment, with opportunities for teaching and professional development.

Benefits

Excellent departmental training opportunities

Opportunities to teach and supervise junior staff

Supportive clinical environment

Qualifications

• NHS experience required.
• Competent in managing a UK labour ward.
• Experience in emergency gynaecology care.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for maternity leave and long-term sickness.
• Work on the full-shift on-call rota.
• Deliver emergency gynaecology care.

Skills

Ability to work in stressful situations

Ability to work harmoniously in a team

Teaching clinical skills

Commitment to continuing professional development

Education

Registration with GMC

MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised

MRCOG (A)

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST6+)

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Gynaecology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 5 months (Fixed term until August 2026 (with possibility of extension)) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

40 hours per week (LTFT applicants welcome) Job ref 387-WC0176-DF

Site St Michael’s Hospital Town Bristol Salary £73,992 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/02/2026 08:00

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Job overview

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Contract: Fixed term until August 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Hours: 1.0 WTE (LTFT applicants welcome)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Main duties of the job

St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol, is seeking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join our dynamic team. The post is initially to provide cover for maternity leave and long‑term sickness until August 2026, with the potential for extension dependent on workforce gaps and satisfactory performance.

The postholder will work on the full‑shift on‑call rota as the third on‑call doctor, covering both obstetrics and gynaecology. Out‑of‑hours consultant support is provided by non‑resident obstetric and gynaecology consultants.

Applicants must have NHS experience, be competent and fully independent in managing a UK labour ward and delivering emergency gynaecology care from the start of the appointment.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What We Offer

Excellent departmental training and education opportunities

Opportunities to teach and supervise junior doctors, nurses, and midwives

Prospective cover for annual and study leave

Supportive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking clinical environment

Flexibility for LTFT applicants

For more details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registration with GMC
• MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
• MRCOG (A) Worked in the UK previously at >= ST5 level O&G
• Previous research experience/ publications

Knowledge and Experience

• 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
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
• Experience of small and large group teaching
• Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
• Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
• Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Additional & Aptitudes

• Respecting everyone
• Recognising success
• Working together

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Sarah Channing
Job title Consultant Gynaecologist & College Tutor
Email address [e-mail]
Telephone number 01173425791 Additional information

Phone: [phone] (Secretary: Marian Stephenson)