East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
This is a Fixed Term post filling a Gap and ending 31/8/2027

Applications are invited for Clinical Fellow Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post will be for general clinical and administrative responsibilities in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Middle Grade Level.

These includes labour ward, antenatal clinic, ambulatory obstetrics, elective caesarean section lists and maternity inpatient care.

It also includes gynaecology outpatients, rapid access clinics including gynaecology ultrasound scanning skills, out-patient hysteroscopy, colposcopy, acute /emergency gynaecology, gynaecology theatre including robotic theatre experience and inpatient care. There will be an associated supportive professional activity for aspects of continued professional development and appraisal/revalidation

Base Colchester Hospital (with potential cross-site and satellite working)

Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities associated with this role.

About us
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes.

Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: NDD-000332
Job locations: Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants must be able to:

• Provide a safe service to the delivery suit by working under the supervision of the on call Consultant
• Prioritise emergencies and put an adequate plan of action to patients
• Provide a safe service to Gynaecology emergency department under the supervision of the on call Consultant
• Run a Registrar lead clinics alongside a Consultant for Gynaecology and Antenatal
• Night on call cover whilst Consultant is off site
• To read CTG and plan next steps for patients attending Triage and during their admission on delivery suite

Working for your organisation
At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - Apply via the company portal

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical:

• On call and Emergency cover
• Out of hours (on call) there is a 1:12 rota for middle grade doctors. Handover is 08:30 and 20:30 hours. For out of hours (20:30 - 09:00 hours) there is a resident ST grade or Speciality Doctor covering Delivery Suite, Maternity Inpatients, as well as Gynaecology Emergencies and Inpatients. This role is supported by a junior grade doctor resident, and a Consultant on call (non-resident).
• During normal working hours 08:00-17:30, the emergency duties are shared between a middle grade for Delivery Suite and a Middle Grade for Wards and Gynaecology Emergencies.
• From 17:30 the Gynaecology Middle Grade will handover care to the Obstetric/Labour Ward Registrar.
• A Consultant is resident in the hospital for Delivery Suite and Ward Round from 08:30 – 20:30 hours
• The on call/emergency cover role takes precedence over all other clinical work and you are expected to remain within the hospital grounds when you are the duty registrar.
• At changeover time there should be a face to face handover of clinical cases and the bleep on the Delivery Suite.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Shane Bandara
Job title: Clinical Lead
Email address: Apply via the company portal
Telephone number: 01206 742979.

Additional contact information
Should you wish to visit the hospital, please make the necessary arrangements through the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department, Colchester Hospital. Telephone: 01206 742979. Informal enquires should be made by email to Mr Shane Bandara (Colchester), Maria Cook (Ipswich) or Mrs Lois Maskell, Deputy Associate Director of Operation's

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Part 1 MRCOG
• Part 2 MRCOG
• Full GMC

Desirable

• Higher degree
• MOET/ALSO or equivalent training
• PROMPT trained and faculty.

Employer details
Employer name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: General Manager Amaia Sesmabarcos

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: NDD-000332
Job locations: Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD, United Kingdom

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