Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (view to extend longer term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (contribute to the on-call rota)
- Job ref
- 241-410FD-25
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £65,048 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Clinical Fellow - Obs & Gynae
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Job overview
Applicants are invited for the above post to commence as soon as possible.
This post is 12 month fixed term post to cover an average 40 hours per week. This includes the elective and emergency duties in a shift system roster. There is potentially scope to extend the contract beyond the twelve months. Part-time applications will also be considered.
This vacancy is likely to close early due to a high number of applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Clinical Fellow will operate within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, supported by a senior workforce comprising registrars, Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors, and consultants. The role will be situated within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with the post holder reporting directly to a designated supervisory consultant. In exceptional cases, the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties in response to emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.
Applicants must have successfully completed Foundation Training and possess prior clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Working for our organisation
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the north west side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have recently been given a CQC rating of Good. Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The Family Division aims to deliver the highest standards of care for maternity, sexual health, gynaecology and a range of acute and community children's services. The Division is a Centre of Excellence for Women's and Children's services and has a credible and enviable reputation. We deliver over 6,000 babies and carry around 1500 gynaecological procedures each year, making us a specialist provider of health services for women, babies and their families in the North West Sector of Manchester and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities are comparable to those assigned to CT3-5 grades. Obstetric duties encompass dedicated labour ward sessions, management of Obstetric Triage, participation in antenatal clinics, provision of postnatal ward coverage, and assistance during Caesarean sections, both elective and emergency. Gynaecological responsibilities include on-call duties, coverage of the Early Pregnancy Unit, ward management, attendance at outpatient clinics, and assistance in the operating theatre.
Administrative tasks involve the preparation of appropriate discharge summaries and review of clinical results.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBChB or equivalent
- GMC Registration
- Completed Foundation Programme
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous exposure to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- NHS experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Manage and motivate staff
- Be an effective member of a team
- Manage change and to organise development
- Articulate well
- Professional and courteous
Governance
Essential criteria
- Clear understanding of clinical governance
- Experience of audit participation
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
- Dr Nadia Ali-Ross
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390780
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