Clinical Research Fellow in Obstetrics

Tommy'sClinical Research Fellow post in Obstetrics

Applications are invited for the Tommy's Clinical Research Fellow post at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust in conjunction with the University of Leeds. The post is available from Aug 2025.

Theresearch areas concerns the microarchitecture of the cervix and preterm birth(supervisors Dr Nic Orsi, Mr Nigel Simpson). An example of previous work may befound below. Progression towards a higher degree would be expected and encouraged.

Previousresearch experience is desirable but not essential. It will incorporate thespan of bench, clinical, and data-led studies which should appeal to a widerange of trainees with pre-existing abilities and interests, but especiallythose considering a future in preterm birth prevention.

The successful applicant will be involved in the full range of clinical activities in preterm prevention (pre-pregnancy counselling, preterm prevention clinics,transvaginal ultrasound scanning of the cervix, placement of high vaginal andtransabdominal cerclages), leading to independent practice in this area. Assuch it may appeal more to a trainee at ST6+ level.

Thepost is split between research (six sessions) and clinical (four sessions) aswell as a full on-call rota commitment. The post also includes a commitment toundergraduate teaching and examinations as a member of the academic team. Theterms and conditions of the post will be those of the NHS terms and conditions for medical and dental staff.

Please refer to attached job description and person specification.

The maternity service is based at St James University Hospital (approximately4,500 deliveries per year) and Leeds General Infirmary (approximately 4500deliveries per year). Each site has adelivery suite, antenatal and postnatal wards, antenatal day care unit, fetalassessment unit, obstetric ultrasound department, maternity assessment centreand outpatient clinics. There is a tertiary level fetal medicine unit at LGI,where the Level 3 neonatal unit is also situated.

The gynaecology service is predominantly based at St James University Hospital(Chancellor Wing) and includes general, urogynaecological, recurrentmiscarriage, endometrial ablation, fertility control, complex contraception,menopause, perineal and ambulatory gynaecology clinics such ashysteroscopy,), vulval and colposcopy.

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Thispost was established by Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust in conjunction with Tommy's and The University of Leeds, to encourage more senior trainees tobecome involved in research activity and to develop specialist interest.

Applications are now invited for a Clinical Research Fellow (Trust doctor) in Obstetrics

ST6+ level.

Thespecific research area relates to the microarchitecture of the cervix and itsrole in preterm birth.

Previousresearch experience is desirable but not essential. The proposed researchincorporates the span of bench, clinical, and data-led studies which shouldappeal to a wide range of trainees with pre-existing abilities and interests.

Weare seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals with the potential toexcel in both their clinical and research training and who have the ambition to obtain a higher degree. The post is for up to 3 years with 60% of the working week dedicated to research and 40% to clinical service. There is anon-call commitment as 2nd on call for obstetrics and gynaecology on a 1 in 10basis.

The post holder is employed by Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT) with an honorary contract with the University of Leeds.

Applications are now invited for a Clinical Research Fellow (Trust doctor) in Obstetrics

ST6+ level.

Thespecific research area relates to the microarchitecture of the cervix and itsrole in preterm birth.

Previousresearch experience is desirable but not essential. The proposed researchincorporates the span of bench, clinical, and data-led studies which shouldappeal to a wide range of trainees with pre-existing abilities and interests.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Researchinstitution in which training will take place

Theresearch work will be carried out in the Section of Obstetrics &Gynaecology within the School of Medicine, University of Leeds.

The Sections work covers a range of themes ranging from understanding diseaseaetiology through to the application of our findings in translationalclinical trials and currently includes the following areas of research:

Prediction/prevention of adversepregnancy outcome - much of our work in this area aims to integratecomplementary research themes so as to…