Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- ST4+ (Specialty Registrar Level)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Aug 25 - Aug 26)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 193-MS1233UCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £61,825 - £70,425 £33,790 - £53,132 depending on experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2025 08:00
Employer heading

Clinical Fellow in Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology (ST4+)
ST4+ (Specialty Registrar Level)
Job overview
This post offers an excellent opportunity for an ST4 or more senior trainee to consolidate advanced skills in early pregnancy care and acute gynaecology. The successful applicant will gain hands-on experience in diagnostic and interventional ultrasound, miscarriage management, and the treatment of gynaecological emergencies.
This fellowship is suited to those pursuing the RCOG SITM in Complex Early Pregnancy and non- elective Gynaecology or interested in a subspecialty career path. The post includes time for audit, governance, and professional development.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
• Conduct patient assessments in the Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU), including ultrasound scanning (training to RCOG intermediate or SITM standard).
• Perform and support surgical management of miscarriage (including manual vacuum aspiration under LA or GA).
• Participate in laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy and drainage of pelvic abscesses (under supervision).
• Provide registrar-level cover for the acute gynaecology service and contribute to the out-of-hours on-call rota for both obstetrics and gynaecology (typically 1:8).
• Supervise resident doctors and contribute to medical student teaching.
Quality and Governance
• Lead or support clinical audits and contribute to service development projects aligned with GIRFT and AEPU standards.
• Participate in weekly governance meetings including morbidity & mortality reviews, EPU MDTs, and risk management discussions.
• Complete all required trust mandatory training – including fetal monitoring and PROMPT study days
Research and Development
• Access to departmental datasets and clinical supervisors for those wishing to submit research proposals for ethics approval.
• Encouraged to present at regional or national meetings (e.g. AEPU annual conference).
Working for our organisation
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is a large acute hospital providing care to a diverse population across Berkshire and its surrounding areas. We are a forward-thinking Trust with a commitment to digital transformation, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The Gynaecology Department operates across the main Reading site and satellite hubs in West Berkshire, Bracknell, and Henley. The Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) is a high-volume, consultant-led service with integrated scanning, surgical, and medical management pathways.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description attached which include a detail summary of the following . Please do contact us directly if you require any further details
- The Specialty
- Role Summary
- Detail on the current O&G Consultant Team & SAS Doctors
- Role Summary
- Person Specification
- Weekly Timetable (example)
- Conditions of Service
Person specification
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Minimum ST4 level experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- MRCOG Part 1 and 2
- Basic gynaecological ultrasound experience
- Experience in surgical management of miscarriage
- Evidence of audit and quality improvement involvement
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Desirable Criteria
Desirable criteria
- MRCOG Part 3 completed
- Intermediate or SITM-level scanning skills
- Experience in laparoscopic emergency gynaecology
- Familiarity with Cerner, Viewpoint or PACS systems
- Experience with teaching or supervising junior staff
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jasveen Dhami & Baljinder Chohan
- Job title
- Consultant & Clinical LEads
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 8964
- Additional information
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