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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics
Grade
MT04 - MT05
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
159-LWH-152-26
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
LWH
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£67,325 - £76,582 per Annum (dependant on experience)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2026 23:59

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Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust logo

Cheshire and Mersey Preterm Birth Network Clinical Fellow

MT04 - MT05

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

The Cheshire and Mersey Local Maternity System (LMS) is delighted to announce an exciting Clinical Fellowship in association with the Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Fellowship is a full-time management/preterm network development post under the supervision of Dr Jemma Egan, Clinical Lead for the C&M Preterm Birth Network. It includes a clinical component. Clinical supervision will be the responsibility of the RCOG College Tutors Dr Emily Fairclough/ Dr Ben Choo who will allocate a clinical educational supervisor. 

Duration of the post: full-time 1-year fixed term from start date 

Main duties of the job

The network development component of this post comprises liaising with clinical leads and preterm birth teams in the local units in Cheshire and Mersey to reduce variation and improve outcomes for women at risk of preterm birth. The key roles and outputs will include but not limited to:

·       Time dedicated to liaison with local teams, the LMNS and NW Neonatal Operational Delivery Network supporting the collation of outcomes across C&M

 work with the LMNS team to develop and support the LMS Preterm Birth network meetings and MDT

·       Work with the C&M PTB Network lead to ensure the Regional ODN/Maternity and UK preterm birth databases have oversight and include outcomes from the local units.

The management component of this post comprises experience in applied research and clinical management in obstetrics, a research area in which Liverpool leads internationally.

 

The key roles and output:

·       To develop a working knowledge of the regulatory, governance and ethical frameworks relevant to clinical studies in obstetrics.

·       Support the PTB lead and POG in quality improvement projects across the LMS

·       Support the delivery of the work plan of the LMS preterm birth network

·       We would expect the successful candidate to undertake the Advanced Professional Module in Clinical Research as a minimum. A suitably qualified and motivated candidate who wishes to undertake a higher research degree will be supported.

 

 

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

It is anticipated that the clinical component on the rota will be 2 days per week.

The candidate would be expected to participate in all PTB prevention clinic sessions (currently approximately 1.5/week) at Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will have access to training in insertion of cervical cerclage. 

The successful candidate will join the on call rota: ST3 – 7 (depending on experience), it is currently a full shift on call model estimated at a 1 in 14 rota.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Delivery Suite

LMS

LMS

LMS AM

PTL clinic pm

CS AM

flexi PM

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Delivery Suite

GED / recurrent miscarriage

LMS

LMS AM

PTL clinic pm

LMS

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Primary Medical Degree
  • • GMC Registration
  • • MRCOG Part I
Desirable criteria
  • • MRCOG Part 2/3

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • 4 years post registration
  • • Obstetrics & Gynaecology - completion/or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment

Training

Essential criteria
  • • Foundation Year Level-2 competencies
  • • Completion or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment
Desirable criteria
  • • NTN in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Academic Achievements

Desirable criteria
  • • Evidence of research interest/QI projects
  • • Experience of clinical management e.g. coordinating review meetings/MDT
  • • Published papers
  • • Other Degree (e.g. BSc

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Commensurate competence in: Clinical judgement, Patient Handling, Colleague handling & Teamwork

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Jemma Kate Egan
Job title
Clinical Lead for the C&M Preterm Birth Network
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Clinical contact for further information - Dr Jemma Egan ([email protected])

Trust contact for further information:

RCOG College Tutor, Dr Emily Fairclough – [email protected]

Dr Ben Choo - [email protected]

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