Job summaryNHS North West Maternity Team 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/training 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 Tutor 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 jobDescription of management component of the postThe key roles and output:
- Support the NHS NW maternity team to continue to develop and implement cervical length training around the region
- Measure and report on progress of CL scan training uptake and quality
- Scope for publications and presentations
- Scope to complete the Leadership and Management SIPM if applicable
Description of clinical components of the postIt is anticipated that the clinical component on the Rota will be 1 day per week to be discussed.
The candidate would be expected to participate in all PTB prevention clinic sessions (currently 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 12 rota.
About usLiverpool 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.
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DetailsDate posted24 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeDoctor - other
Salary£76,582 a year
per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number159-LWH-193-26
Job locationsThe Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe cervical length training development component of this post comprises liaising with clinical leads and preterm birth teams in maternity units in the North West Region to reduce variation and improve outcomes for women at risk of preterm birth by helping to integrate the practical and theoretical training for cervical length scanning within units.
The key roles and outputs will include but not limited to:
- time dedicated to liaison with local teams, NW maternity team,s NW Neonatal Operational Delivery Network supporting the cervical length scan provision as part of perinatal optimisation across the North West
- Organising and supporting cervical length training days as established
- Working with the NW Iimaging Academy to support CASE accreditation of course materials
- Supporting regional QIP and helping to develop focused CL training plans for units
Description of management component of the postThe key roles and output:
- Support the NHS NW maternity team to continue to develop and implement cervical length training around the region.
- Measure and report on progress of CL scan training uptake and quality.
- Scope for publications and presentations.
- Scope to complete the Leadership and Management SIPM if applicable.
Description of clinical components of the postIt is anticipated that the clinical component on the Rota will be 1 days per week to be discussed.
The candidate would be expected to participate in all PTB prevention clinic sessions (currently 1.5/week) at Liverpool Womens 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 12 rota.
Person SpecificationTrainingEssential- Foundation Year Level-2 competencies
- Completion or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment
Desirable- NTN in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
QualificationsEssential- Primary Medical Degree
- GMC Registration
- MRCOG Part I
DesirableExperienceEssential- 4 years post registration
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology - completion/or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment
Academic AchievementsDesirable- Evidence of research interest/QI projects
- Experience of clinical management e.g. coordinating review meetings/MDT
- Published Papers
- Other Degree (e.g. BSc)
SkillsEssential- Cervical Length Scanning Commensurate competence in: o - Clinical judgement o - Patient handling o - Colleague handling o- Teamwork
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer detailsEmployer nameLiverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
AddressThe Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Consultant Obstetrician
Jemma Kate Egan
jemmakate.egan@lwh.nhs.uk
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeLiverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
