Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecology
The closing date is 22 November 2026

Job summary
The appointment is to commence as soon as possible for permanent Clinical Fellow position. The successful candidate should be at a training level of ST5-ST8 in obstetrics and gynaecology. This is not recognised as a 'training post' and does not award a National Training Number. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is needed, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK, sponsorship will be required.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work closely with the consultants and the clinical teams and have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and training whilst working in a busy tertiary referral centre. The doctor will have an academic supervisor who will support the research component, and an educational supervisor to support clinical components of the post and assist in meeting the individual's training and career goals including appraisal.

The successful trainee should be at a training level of ST5+ in obstetrics and gynaecology, and is expected to take on responsibilities associated with this role. The clinical fellow will need to respect the roles of others within the MDT and be able to communicate with them appropriately.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.

About us
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.

• Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
• Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
• Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
• Unity - Work in partnership with others
• Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions

The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values. For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-STH-26-236
Job locations: Jessop Wing, Sheffield, S10 2SB, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application.
• Essential: Medical degree
• Essential: ST5-ST8 Level of training or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology at the time of application.

Clinical experience

• Essential: Demonstrates experience in Gynaecology
• Essential: ST5-ST8 Level of training or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Essential: Ability to undertake gynaecology outpatient clinics
• Essential: Ability to support on the on-call rota
• Desirable: Presentation at gynaecology meetings
• Desirable: Publications in gynaecology
• Desirable: Subspeciality experience
• Desirable: Evidence of participation in research

Teaching and training

• Essential: Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors

Research

• Essential: Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Essential: Understanding of research methods, and statistics
• Desirable: Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Continuous Professional Development

• Essential: Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Desirable: Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Personal attributes

• Essential: Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Essential: Good written communication skills
• Essential: The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
• Essential: Flexible approach to working patterns, ability to cope with change
• Essential: Ability and willingness to work as part of a team

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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Jessop Wing, Sheffield, S10 2SB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director, Obs & Gynae and Neonatology, Dr Karen Selby, Karen.selby@nhs.net, 01142261077

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