Senior Clinical Fellow in AGU (ST3+)

Senior Clinical Fellow in AGU (ST3+)

The closing date is 08 December 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to work within our acute gynaecology and early pregnancy unit. The post holder will work autonomously and closely with Lead Consultants. It is an exciting role, caring for the most unique patients within health care.

The Clinical Fellow will work in the acute gynaecology unit. Training will be provided in gynaecological ultrasound.

Start date: 01 June 2026. Full time post.

Main duties of the job

The service deals with all early pregnancy complications (miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy), most emergency gynaecology cases (e.g. ovarian cysts) and performs all gynaecological ultrasonography at St Georges University Hospital. The emergency service is run as a "walk in" facility, serving about 20 women per day, whilst for less urgent scans an appointment system operates (about 40 women per day). Many are booked directly with GPs.

About us

In the Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) all women are seen, counselled and managed with an emphasis on a conservative approach, thereby avoiding the need for hospital admission. If a gynaecological scan reveals an abnormality the problem is dealt with and/or follow up organised. The unit is often the first contact patients have when referred with abdominal distension, post menopausal bleeding or potential malignancy. The service is also closely linked to the provision of minimal access surgery services.

Job responsibilities

The duties are generally within the gynaecology department but there will be some cross cover for sessions on the general Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar rota.

The candidate will be trained and expected to become proficient in all aspects of gynaecological scanning. This includes working in the emergency gynaecology unit, early pregnancy assessment unit and in the one stop clinics for specific disorders. They will attend the emergency gynaecology operating list. Covering emergency gynaecology admissions under the acute gynaecology team for the first 24 hours involves conducting a ward round of these patients when on call in the morning at 08:30 and again in the evening before finishing on call, ensuring continuity of care if handed over to other clinical teams. The duties are predominantly within the gynaecological department; there is no formal obstetric component currently. When rarely required, flexibility to work in obstetrics is expected. Candidates will be expected to become accredited in gynaecological scanning and may be given the opportunity to train in minimal access surgery to RCOG level 2. ATSMs are available in care of the acute gynaecological patient, gynaecological scanning, MAS and medical education for eligible candidates. There are opportunities to train and become accredited in colposcopy, hysteroscopy and obstetric scanning within the department. The successful candidate will be required to perform at least one audit annually and will be expected to carry out an active programme of research.

Further details can be seen within the job description.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training

• MMBS or equivalent
• Registration to GMC/GDC
• MRCOG Part I
• Part II MRCOG

Experience

• A pre registration year.
• At least one year spent working full time in O&G.
• Initiated some relevant research during their career to date.
• Experience in Obstetrics and gynaecology to SpR year 3 / StR 5

Knowledge

• Understand principals of research and audit
• Understanding of management principles

Skills

• Able to deal with basic management of gynaecological emergencies.
• Advanced obstetric and/or gynaecological ultrasound training.
• Trained to level 2 laparoscopic surgery
• Previous research experience

Personal

• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to cooperate with colleagues on research projects.
• Flexible in dealing with workload in the department.
• Punctual
• Ability to organise own time and learning.
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
• Shows initiative.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

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.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust