Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 387-WC3804-DH
- Employer
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Michael's Hospital
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £70,425 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Clinical Fellow Obstetrics & Gynaecology
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior fellow at St Michael’s Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust, with opportunities to specialise in any of the above areas.
This is a 12-month fixed term month post, but may be extendable by mutual agreement and on satisfactory performance. This post is due to start in August 2025 but this may be negotiable.
St Michael’s Hospital is part of a large teaching hospital closely linked with the University of Bristol. The post-holder will work within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department and have special interest sessions in their chosen area and will be supported by the friendly and cohesive consultant team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the full shift resident on-call rota (3rd on call), including Obstetrics and Emergency Gynaecology Cover.
Annual leave and study leave are covered prospectively. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and encouraged to contribute to the teaching of nurses, midwives and other junior doctors.
This post is ideal for those wishing to consolidate their special interest skills prior to a consultant appointment, and will include regular clinical specialist sessions as well as MDT meetings as appropriate.
Specialist opportunities available in;
early pregnancy (EPC) / Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG) / reproductive medicine / benign gynaecology / fetal medicine / perinatal mental health / complex intra-partum care
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
We encourage applications from all sections of the community. We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates. See www.disclosure.gov.uk for more information.
For more details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
- MRCOG
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to cope independently with common obstetric and gynaecological emergencies
- 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
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Respecting everyone
- Embracing change
- Recognising success
- Working together
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Good (English Language) communication skills
- Experience of working at ST4 (registrar) or above within the United Kingdom
- Information technology skills
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
Desirable criteria
- Experience of small and large group teaching
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Cowey
- Job title
- Consultant Gynaecologist and College Tutor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0117 3425813
- Additional information
- Sarah Cowey : (Secretary Julia Metti) Working Hours Tues & Fri (7.00 – 4.00) – Mon, Wed & Thurs (7.30 – 12.30)
- Claire Newton, Joint Clinical Lead for O&G and Gynae-oncologist [email protected] (Secretary Miss Stephenson: 0117 342 5791)
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