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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Contract
6 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (plus OOH and weekend working)
Job ref
297-7724569
Employer
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Town
Gateshead
Salary
£52,656 - £65,048 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

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Junior Clinical Fellow - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow

In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible  

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register  or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required. 

All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.

 

Job overview

Within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at the QE Hospital, Gateshead an opportunity has arisen for a full time Junior Clinical Fellow (equivalent to SHO/F3) available immediately. The post is for 6 months and offers excellent clinical experience in a full range of Obstetric and Gynaecology services within a supportive team.

Main duties of the job

This post would suit anyone interested in pursuing a career in O&G or General Practice. Although this post cannot be counted towards specialist training requirements, the post holder will have the same access to clinical supervision, study leave and other learning opportunities as is available to approved training post holders in the department.

Working for our organisation

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the GEM network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post would suit anyone interested in pursuing a career in O&G or General Practice. Although these posts cannot be counted towards specialist training requirements, the post holder will have the same access to clinical & educational supervision, study leave and other learning opportunities as is available to approved training post holders in the department.

Please see attached job description for more details                                                                                                                                                                   

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • BLS or Equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable criteria
  • Studying towards Part 1 MRCOG

Clinical experience and effectiveness

Essential criteria
  • Completed Foundation Year 1 level AND 2 in the UK or equivalent
  • Recent experience of providing services in an NHS setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology at SHO/Tier 1 level
  • Worked at Gateshead in the last 12 months

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Better Health at Work 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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Cecilia McKee
Job title
Consultant O&G - RCOG College Tutor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0191 445 2121
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