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Prematurity Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

London, SE1 7EH £67,325 – £76,582 a year Fixed-Term Posted 27 August 2026 Apply by 13 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Preterm Clinical Fellow (ST4+ equivalent) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

There is 1 full-time positions available fixed term for minimum 12 months.

The Preterm Clinical Fellow will be based in the preterm team at St Thomas' Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based with the preterm team at St Thomas' Hospital. They will assist in running the preterm clinic all day Wednesday. Working in collaboration with the 3 preterm consultants, they will be expected to become competent to provide expert advice regarding inpatients on the antenatal ward and on the Hospital Birth Centre. The post holder will work to align the goals for preterm prediction, prevention and preparation outlined in the Saving Babies Lives care Bundle v3 (SBLCBv3) and the BAPM Framework for extreme prematurity. They will become competent in the insertion of transvaginal and transabdominal cerclages. It is anticipated that they will undertake quality improvement projects within the service and this will be worked up together with their supervisor. The post holder will also be supervising KCL BSc students with their ongoing projects. It is anticipated that this may be used as a stepping stone to pursue a MD/PhD in preterm birth.

The post holder will do an all-day theatre list once a month for the insertion of transabdominal cerclages. They will also be available to undertake emergency cerclages during the weekdays.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum pro rata Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-MED5281

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description attachment for timetable and further information on main duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
MRCOG (UK) Part 1 or equivalent
Evidence of continuous professional development.
MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

Additional Degree or MSc in relevant subject
Passed MRCOG Part 2 (or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

Good basic knowledge of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Ability to work within a multiprofessional team.
Demonstrate compassionate and empathetic care

Desirable

Understanding of SCLCBv3 Element 5 and strategies for prediction, prevention and optimisation
Taken an active role in audit/research
Interest in education and quality improvement

Experience

Essential

12 months minimum of Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience as an ST3/4 or equivalent in an educationally approved UK post, in an RCOG approved unit, or similar

Desirable

Familiarity with managing women who present to MAU with history of preterm birth
Ability to do transvaginal cervical length assessment

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.

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