Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post will be based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, although you will be expected to work at any of the Trust's sites. This is a 12-month post to cover the rota February 2027 to February 2028.

The post is suited to a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in developing their skills and knowledge in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This post involves working a full Obstetrics and Gynaecology on call (1:9).

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

Main duties of the job
The duties cover the full clinical range of all Obstetric and Gynaecological procedures. Supervision is provided by consultants. This will give a successful candidate the opportunity to exposed to all aspects of an Obstetrics and Gynaecology rota in a busy NHS hospital to develop skills, with the aim to provide a special interest session once a week for specific learning and development alongside broad exposure to all aspects of the specialty.

The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.

All employees, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.

About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details
Salary: £67,325 to £77,348 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 234-MS2591
Job locations: NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Essential qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• PLAB or equivalent
• MRCOG

Desirable qualifications

• Post-graduate degree (MD, PhD) or postgraduate fellowship experience.

Essential clinical training and experience

• O&G experience in a Registrar post for at least 3 years

Desirable clinical training and experience

• UK experience in Registrar level (tier 2 resident)

Essential ability

• Exhibits and has references acknowledging ability and skills commensurate with experience stated above and with career goals, and should include skills in dealing with specific situations (e.g. handling Obstetric emergencies appropriately, counselling and treating upset patients and their relatives).
• References must demonstrate training progress.
• Communication skills - to be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
• Competence at basic and intermediate level of obstetric ultrasound.

Essential knowledge

• Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest

Essential personal attributes

• Is willing, able and has the skill to collate and record information and communicate in writing with other professionals.
• Exhibits good time management and diligence, i.e. answers bleep and arrives for duties promptly, helps colleagues

Desirable personal attributes

• Stated career intention

Essential relationships

• Able to work effectively with colleagues and members of the health team.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Able to form a caring and communicative relationship with the patient.

Desirable relationships

• Formal managerial experience, such as rota co-ordinator.

Essential other

• Is able to work without direct supervision, but also clearly knows when it is appropriate to seek help.

Desirable other

• Research presentations and publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Research experience as Principle Investigator (PI)

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.

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