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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post is has yet to be confirmed.
An O&G Clinical Fellow post at ST3+ level is available to commence immediately until August 2026.This post is based in the Maternity Unit in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
The successful candidate will join a team of 17 middle grade doctors in providing day-time and out-of-hours care for O&G patients. The appointee will be an integral part of the clinical team.
Main responsibilities include:
- Delivery of emergency care through Labour Ward and Gynaecology Emergency on-calls
- Daily ward rounds
- In-patient and out-patient management for both O&G patients
- Participation in gynaecology theatre sessions
- Contribution to antenatal clinics and gynaecology clinics
- Participation in the department’s teaching, audit and educational activities
The post will involve a full-shift working pattern, resident when on duty.
The rota is compliant with the EWTD and the New Deal Band 2B
As stated above, there is good opportunity for attendance at out-patient clinics and theatre sessions. Whilst this post will not be recognised for training, the successful applicant will be offered the same opportunities for education as the other middle grade trainees at an equivalent level. This post is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to enter training at ST3+ level who require experience in a busy tertiary unit to help bolster CV opportunities.
Essential criteria for application include:
- Immediate start within 4 weeks of interview
- MRCOG part 1
- At least 2 years of middle grade experience in O&G
- Independent practice on Labour Ward for basic competencies including instrumental deliveries and caesarean section
Desirable criteria for application include:
- MRCOG Parts 2 and 3
- UK based middle grade experience
To practice medicine in the UK, you require to hold both GMC registration and a licence to practice.
For further information, please contact:
Dr Rachel Bradnock, Lead Clinician in Obstetrics, Rachel.bradnock2@nhs.scot
Dr Catrina Bain, Lead Clinician in Gynaecology, Catrina.Bain@nhs.scot
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, PRM.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
- Applicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date, will be asked to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST form must be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole-time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date for which you are applying.
- Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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