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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Grade
TBC
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
40 hours per week (Full time)
Job ref
259-MED8311363NUH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Newham University Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£59,406 - £69,976 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/10/2026 23:59

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Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Post CCT Fellow (eqv to ST6+) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

TBC

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. 

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST6-7 or Post-CCT)

3 Posts Available: 2 x 12 month contracts and 1 x 6 month contract

Please note that, owing to the anticipated start date and service needs, only candidates who are currently eligible to work in the UK and are able to commence employment promptly will be considered.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated doctors to join the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at Barts Health NHS Trust as Clinical Fellows. These posts are initially offered for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension. We welcome applications from candidates available to commence as soon as possible.

Based at Newham University Hospital, these posts provide an excellent opportunity for senior trainees and qualified specialists to further develop their clinical expertise within a supportive and dynamic department.

Although these are non-training posts, fellows will gain extensive experience across the full range of obstetric and gynaecological services, including specialist clinics, theatres, and multidisciplinary care pathways. The department has a strong educational ethos, and successful candidates will be encouraged to participate fully in teaching, research, clinical audit, quality improvement projects, and journal clubs.

 

Main duties of the job

· Independently assess, diagnose and manage obstetric and gynaecological patients within agreed competencies.

· Provide senior clinical decision-making during elective and emergency clinical activity.

· Lead the management of acute obstetric and gynaecological presentations during on-call periods.

· Participate in antenatal, postnatal, labour ward, emergency gynaecology, ambulatory gynaecology and inpatient ward care.

· Undertake outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.

· Perform obstetric and gynaecological procedures appropriate to registrar level.

· Independently perform caesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, manual removal of placenta and surgical management of miscarriage.

· Ensure timely escalation of complex or high-risk cases to consultant colleagues.

· Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Full GMC registration with license to practice
  • MRCOG Part 2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • MRCOG Part 3 or equivalent. Evidence of fetal monitoring training
  • Evidence of MDT training including PROMPT or ALSO

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working within Obstetrics and Gynecology at registrar level within the NH
  • Experience managing acute obstetric and gynecological presentations
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working within large, diverse and high-volume maternity units
  • Experience in a specialist area of Obstetrics or Gynecology

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Broad knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Understanding of governance, patient safety and clinical risk management
  • Understanding of Good Medical Practice
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of national maternity safety initiatives
  • Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to independently perform caesarean section, instrumental delivery, manual removal of placenta and surgical management of miscarriage
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
  • IT literacy and clinical documentation skills
Desirable criteria
  • Laparoscopic surgical skills including salpingectomy
  • Experience using electronic patient record systems
  • Teaching and presentation skills.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ms Zakia Balghari
Job title
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 7476 4000
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