Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics

Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics The closing date is 16 December 2025 This job description is for a Senior Clinical fellow in Obstetrics at ST3+ level with a special interest in Maternity Triage. Many opportunities available for those wishing to pursue ATSMs. The post holder will be an integral part of the general obstetrics team, working at Northwick Park Hospital. Following the closure of the maternity unit at Ealing the obstetric workload is based at Northwick Park. This consists of mostly high-risk patients with diverse medical conditions. There are specialised clinics for diabetes, maternal medicine, haematological conditions, and multiple pregnancy. The labour ward has 98 hours consultant presence and further on call cover. This is separate from the gynaecology consultant cover. Antenatal clinics are at Northwick Park and Central Middlesex. There is a high-risk delivery suite with dedicated theatres, HDU, triage, observation bay and recovery unit. There is also midwifery led ward for low-risk women and those wishing to have a water birth. Main duties of the job The appointee will work at Northwick Park hospital, in the Maternity department, specifically supporting triage and the implementation of BSOTS. The appointee will be able to communicate clearly with women in labour or distress to be aware of their wishes and fears, so they can be active participants in the decisions concerning their management. Help our clients understand the procedures proposed for their own safety and that of their babies. The post holder will also support our conjoint diabetes clinic. There is no on call commitment. Flexibility is a desired feature for any post holder. We are a busy department and occasionally it is necessary to modify the individual timetable should there be acute and unexpected shortage of staff. The individual job plan will be discussed in detail with the successful candidate. The appointee will be answerable directly to Ms Saswati Maitra. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Job responsibilities The appointee will work at Northwick Park hospital, in the Maternity department, specifically supporting triage and the implementation of BSOTS. The appointee will be able to communicate clearly with women in labour or distress to be aware of their wishes and fears, so they can be active participants in the decisions concerning their management. Help our clients understand the procedures proposed for their own safety and that of their babies. Person Specification Qualifications MRCOG Part 3 Another higher qualification PhD, MD (higher academic MD) Knowledge NHS experience within the last 3 years MD or PhD Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research 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. London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr