Job overview

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynacology (ST3+ level)

To provide obstetrics and gynaecology service of the highest quality, ensuring that standards are maintained and developed through continuous improvement, clinical audit, evidence-based research, job planning and appraisal and to work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospitals business and clinical strategy. Within this post there is an emphasis on building on pre-existing skills within gynaecological ultrasound or outpatient hysteroscopy or one-stop/cancer wait time clinics. There will be opportunities to undertake the gynaecology oncology ATSM, along with a regular independent elective obstetrics theatre list.

Main duties of the job

The main duties include direct patient care, supervision of junior doctors, participation in clinical governance, and potentially involvement in research or teaching. To be responsible for the ongoing care of patients, in Obstetrics & gynaecology. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and managing acutely ill patients, sometimes taking the lead in on-call situations. The postholder will also supervise junior doctors (e.g., Foundation Year doctors, or Specialty Training doctors) providing guidance and support in their clinical work. 

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.