Prematurity Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Sponsorship Available

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Preterm Clinical Fellow (ST4+ equivalent) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

There is 1 full-time positions available fixed term for minimum 12 months.

The Preterm Clinical Fellow will be based in the preterm team at St Thomas’ Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based with the preterm team at St Thomas’ Hospital. They will assist in running the preterm clinic all day Wednesday. Working in collaboration with the 3 preterm consultants, they will be expected to become competent to provide expert advice regarding inpatients on the antenatal ward and on the Hospital Birth Centre. The post holder will work to align the goals for preterm prediction, prevention and preparation outlined in the Saving Babies Lives care Bundle v3 (SBLCBv3) and the BAPM Framework for extreme prematurity. They will become competent in the insertion of transvaginal and transabdominal cerclages. It is anticipated that they will undertake quality improvement projects within the service and this will be worked up together with their supervisor. The post holder will also be supervising KCL BSc students with their ongoing projects. It is anticipated that this may be used as a stepping stone to pursue a MD/PhD in preterm birth.

The post holder will do an all-day theatre list once a month for the insertion of transabdominal cerclages. They will also be available to undertake emergency cerclages during the weekdays.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
  • MRCOG (UK) Part 1 or equivalent
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Additional Degree or MSc in relevant subject
  • Passed MRCOG Part 2 (or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

  • Good basic knowledge of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work within a multiprofessional team.
  • Demonstrate compassionate and empathetic care

Desirable

  • Understanding of SCLCBv3 Element 5 and strategies for prediction, prevention and optimisation
  • Taken an active role in audit/research
  • Interest in education and quality improvement

Experience

Essential

  • 12 months minimum of Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience as an ST3/4 or equivalent in an educationally approved UK post, in an RCOG approved unit, or similar

Desirable

  • Familiarity with managing women who present to MAU with history of preterm birth
  • Ability to do transvaginal cervical length assessment

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 13 September 2026

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