Clinical Fellow in Early Pregnancy & Outpatient Gynaecology Unit

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The closing date is 18 February 2026

This post is suitable for an O&G trainee who has successfully completed ST4 in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or equivalent competencies) or above, with a minimum of two years experience of working in the NHS. Candidates should have attained MRCOG part 2 or above. Training will be provided in early pregnancy & Gynaecology ultrasound beyond the competencies required for the relevant RCOG special interest training modules in complex early pregnancy and non-elective gynaecology, the management of subfertility and the management of complex non-malignant disease.

Although these appointments are not accredited for training, the appointees will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the each department and the hospital. Appointees will have a named educational supervisor. The experience and opportunities offered would be excellent experience for applicants planning a career in obstetrics & gynaecology.

Please note:
This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.

This is a post giving the appointee the opportunity to develop skills in using transvaginal ultrasound for the diagnosis and management of early pregnancy problems, acute gynaecology and general gynaecological problems.

The post holder will be engaged in working in the Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Assessment Unit and will be given full training in the use of transvaginal ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of gynaecological conditions. This includes rapid access, endometriosis, paediatric gynaecology and recurrent miscarriage clinics. They will also have the opportunity to take part in research projects involving the use of ultrasound in the non-invasive assessment of gynaecological disorders.

The post involves provision of a morning weekend service in the Early Pregnancy Unit approximately one weekend in five. There is no on call commitment. The successful candidate should have attained at least the competencies required by the end of ST4 year of obstetrics and gynaecology, part 2 MRCOG or equivalent and full GMC registration and have two years experience of working as a doctor in the NHS.

The obstetrics and gynaecology department is a busy unit with a full range of services currently arranged across both sites. The Denmark Hill (DH) site provides care for the surrounding population as well as undertaking tertiary referral work. The Princess Royal University hospital site (PRUH) provides obstetric and gynaecology care for women living locally with referral of complex cases for review on the Denmark Hill site.

There are currently 10 gynaecology beds, a dedicated gynaecology theatre and a day surgery unit based on the DH site. Inpatient gynaecology is split between the Denmark Hill site and the PRUH site, with the majority taking place at the PRUH. Day-case and ambulatory services along with a full range of outpatient activity will be provided at both sites.

There is a well-developed Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) and One-Stop general gynaecology clinic service  well as providing general gynaecology, the service also supports special interests in gynaecological oncology, colposcopy, urodynamics, urogynaecology, infertility, assisted conception and a specialist menopause service. The department delivers a service principally to local women in the catchments of the two sites and maintains excellent links with local General Practitioners.

Dedicated gynaecology beds are available for emergency and complex elective work at the DH site run by Women's services.

You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.

These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

• MRCOG Part 2 or equivalent
• Experience of Audit
• Two…