Advanced Training Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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The closing date is 02 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a enthusiastic Advanced Training Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The post is for a 2 year fixed term period. This post will provide an excellent chance to further develop your skills in both Obstetrics and or Gynaecology.

The department has a strong reputation in numerous areas such as Urogynaecology, Gynae-oncology, Fetal Medicine, Ambulatory Gynaecology and BSGE accredited Endometriosis Centre as well as a centre of excellence for both undergraduate and postgraduate education.

The department's gynaecological and obstetric practice is diverse. Emergency gynaecology services and early pregnancy unit are supervised through the on‑call Gynaecologist as well as the Gynaecologist of the Morning. Clinical responsibilities will include attending outpatient clinics, inpatient and day case theatre sessions, Labour ward/maternal assessment unit.

University Hospital North Midlands offers services at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital sites; this post shall cover clinical activity in both areas.

You will participate in the Senior registrar on‑call rota.

This post will provide an excellent chance to further develop your skills in both Obstetrics and/or Gynaecology.

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites:
Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke‑on‑Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastrointestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

The detailed job description and main responsibilities for this post can be found on the Job Pack which is attached to this post.

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• MRCOG completed
• Competencies required must be equivalent as per the RCOG / Deanery Matrix to start at ST6+ equivalent
• Previous NHS experience
• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Academic and extracurricular achievements

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals Proficient and efficient handling of relevant Obstetrics and Gynaecology problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
• Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Proficient and efficient handling of relevant Obstetrics and Gynaecology problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
• Proven ability to lead a team and demonstrate initiative
• Evidence of leadership in clinical, educational or governance activities
• Counselling, advanced communication or related qualification/training
• Advanced procedural competence (e.g. intermediate laparoscopy & complex deliveries)
• Can supervise and teach juniors effectively

• Highly motivated individual
• Evidence of continuing professional Develpoment
• Annual appraisals or equivalent
• Decisiveness/accountability & flexible working
• Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this Job
• Commitment to pursuing career in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Demonstrates maturity, insight and professionalism
• Evidence of involvement in service development, education or research
• Enrolled in or completed SITM
• Experience in academic or clinical research
• Teaching qualifications or leadership training

• Experience with appropriate skills at ST6+ level (Senior Registrar)
• Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on specialty work
• IT skills and applications.
• Log of experience & procedures with presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
• Capable of managing complex cases with indirect supervision

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust