Clinical Teaching Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - NHS
Job overview
We are currently seeking applications for a Clinical Teaching Fellow (ST3-7 Obs & Gynae) to start October 2025.
The post will provide an exciting opportunity to receive training in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, and to undertake a fully funded Certificate in Clinical Education at the University of Plymouth.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the post will include the care of inpatients and outpatients alongside teaching medical students and the MDT. The role will also include labour ward and gynaecology sessions to maintain your own training standard. The 'out of hours' commitment will involve long days, weekends and night duty with compensatory scheduled time off duty.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.
Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointment is for a clinical teaching fellow at ST3-7 level to facilitate delivery of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology components of the 3^rd and 4^th year medical school programme. The successful candidate will receive training in undergraduate medical education, and will be able to undertake a fully funded Certificate in Medical Education at the University of Plymouth.A maximum of five sessions each week are allocated for undergraduate medical education. The appointee will spend the remaining time on personal education and furthering their clinical experience at the ST3+ level and will take part in the on-call rota.
Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists would be an advantage and Part 1 MRCOG is essential. The post is for 1 year and available from 1^st October 2025. This post is jointly funded by UHP and PUPSMD and will require the successful candidate to be granted an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE).
Person specification
Academic Qualification
Essential criteria- GMC registration or eligibility for registration Medical degree (MB BS or equivalent) MRCOG part 1 PROMPT within the last 12 months
- MRCOG Part 2/3
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria- ST3 and above
- ALS / ILS trained
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.
Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests.This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.
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