King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 26 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST5-7) to replace a current gap in service provision for six months. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for women in Maternity & Gynaecology. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department.

The post-holder will be expected to take part equally with other trainee in such a rota with EWTD with retrospective cover. The post will be based at the Princess Royal site of Kings College Hospital and the proposed time table is attached. Some cross site working to encourage full integration of the departments may be required in the future. The On-Call commitment is for a 1:8 rota. As a junior employee of the Trust, you will work in close cooperation with, and support other clinical, medical professional, and managerial colleagues in providing high-quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Although the post is not recognised by the Royal College of Gynaecologist as training posts, they offer excellent educational opportunities and the successful applicant will be given the same educational opportunities. Applications are welcome from senior residents keen on pursuing portfolio pathway for CESR.

Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a Trust Senior Clinical Fellow post in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to be based at the Princess Royal University Hospital of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to commence in immediately for a 12 month fixed term contract, which may be renewed.

The post holder will be on-call (with ST1-2 and ST3-5) as part of the Junior O&G rota which is EWTD compliant and provides protected time for teaching. Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC.

About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year, per annum, plus London Zones £2,162
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 213-Division-A-8397362
Job locations: Princess Royal University Hospital & South Sites, Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 8ND, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Together with the others to provide Maternity & gynaecology services for women attending Kings College Hospital. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties required for the proper functioning of the department.
• Shared responsibility with the others for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for the obstetrics & gynaecology on an on-call rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness/absence.
• To contribute to departmental audit programme in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
• To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
• To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Person Specification
Essential

• Registerable medical qualification.
• Completed pre-registration/Foundation years (or equivalent outside the UK)
• Experience in day to day organisation of O&G services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
• Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching and exam preparation.
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications ATLS/ACLS/ALS/APLS
• Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
• Evidence of clinical audit and/or quality improvement project
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Princess Royal University Hospital & South Sites, Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 8ND, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Medical Staffing Manager, Sabrina McDermott, sabrinamcdermott@nhs.net, 02032993377

Privacy notice: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice.