The closing date is 14th Sep 2026
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Job summary
n exciting opportunity has arisen at Yeovil District Hospital for a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology on a full time, permanent contract.
This unique post offers the chance to contribute to an established and highly regarded teaching programme delivered in partnership with the University of Bristol Medical School while working within a supportive and experienced O&G team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the education and supervision of undergraduate medical students, helping to deliver a high-quality learning experience for approximately 70 students placed within the hospital each year. Alongside teaching responsibilities, you will gain valuable clinical experience within a busy and diverse Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
You will join a well-established team of consultants and specialist clinicians with interests including:
Urogynaecology
Menstrual Dysfunction
Minimal Access Surgery
Endometriosis
Benign Gynaecological Surgery
Maternal Medicine
Colposcopy
Cancer Fast-Track Services
The Somerset-wide Gynaecological Oncology Service
This role provides an excellent opportunity to further develop both your clinical expertise and educational skills within a progressive department committed to high-quality patient care and medical training.
Join us at Yeovil District Hospital and help inspire the next generation of doctors while advancing your own career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
You will be responsible for delivering a variety of engaging and innovative teaching sessions, including:
Case-based learning facilitation
Clinical skills teaching
Bedside teaching
Clinical reasoning sessions
Simulation-based training
Student induction sessions
Small-group tutorials
History-taking and examination skills teaching
Inter-Academy Hub teaching sessions
You will also contribute to the assessment and development of medical students through:
OSCE examinations
Workplace-based assessments, including Mini-CEX and Case-Based Discussions
Provision of timely, constructive feedback
Identification of student learning needs and development of appropriate learning objectives
The post holder will act as a professional role model and mentor, supporting students academically and personally. This includes helping identify students who may require additional support and signposting them to appropriate pastoral and educational resources.
Clinical Responsibilities
To support ongoing clinical development, the post includes participation in Obstetrics & Gynaecology services and the resident on-call rota.
Clinical duties will include:
Participation in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call rota (1 in 8 frequency)
Assessment and management of acute obstetric and gynaecology patients
Theatre sessions
Gynaecology outpatient clinics
Antenatal clinics
Exposure to both elective and emergency care across the specialty
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About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Job description
The post is structured as 80% undergraduate medical education and 20% clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, allowing the successful candidate to play a significant role in teaching whilst continuing their clinical development.
You will become an integral member of the Undergraduate Medical Education Team, delivering high-quality teaching to approximately 70 medical students from the University of Bristol Medical School who are placed within the acute hospital.
Teaching activities will include:
Case-based learning
Bedside teaching
Clinical skills teaching
Simulation-based education
Preparation of students for clinical practice and assessments
You will primarily teach Year 4 students undertaking placements within the Reproductive Health and Child Health Programme.
Student Assessment and Support
As part of the role, you will:
Formatively assess student performance and progression
Provide constructive feedback to support learning and development
Participate in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
Undertake workplace-based assessments, including:
Mini-CEX
Case-Based Discussions (CBDs)
Clinical Skills Assessments
Educational and clinical supervision will be provided throughout the post.
Clinical Commitments
Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will maintain active clinical involvement within the Obstetrics & Gynaecology department.
The teaching role is combined with participation in the departmental on-call rota at a frequency of 1 in 8, providing ongoing exposure to both elective and acute Obstetrics & Gynaecology practice.
Training and Development
We are committed to supporting your professional and educational development. The successful candidate will benefit from:
Allocated protected teaching development sessions each week
Opportunities to gain formal teaching experience and qualifications
Direct supervision and mentoring from the Education Team
Attendance at local specialty teaching programmes
Comprehensive educational and clinical supervision
Honorary status with the University of Bristol
Trust appraisal in line with revalidation requirements
You will be supported throughout your fellowship by an experienced Undergraduate Education Faculty and dedicated Administrative Team.
About You
Applicants should possess:
Full GMC registration
Registrar-level (2nd on-call) experience in General Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Competence in General Obstetrics & Gynaecology at ST3 level or above
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
The ability to identify and manage acutely unwell patients
Excellent communication, organisational and teamworking skills
An enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring and supporting the next generation of doctors
Why Join Us?
This is an ideal post for candidates considering a future career involving both clinical practice and medical education. You will gain extensive teaching experience within an established undergraduate programme while continuing to develop your clinical expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking Obstetrics & Gynaecology department.
Join Yeovil District Hospital and help shape the future of medical education while advancing your own professional development.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Full GMC registration
MBBS or equivalent
MRCOG part 1
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Desirable
Full RCOG membership
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Experience
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Essential
Assessment of sick patients and ability to manage common conditions in obstetrics and gynaecology at an ST3+ level
Ability to work at ST3+ level in obstetrics and gynaecology
Resuscitation experience
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Desirable
Teaching of students, junior medical staff and nursing staff.
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Competent to work with direct supervision where appropriate
Work with indirect supervision overnight managing the labour ward and emergency admissions
Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Ability to prioritise clinical need
Ability to organise oneself and own work
Evidence of participation in audit
Willingness to take a lead in developing/managing a clinical area
Evidence of participation in audit
Evidence of participation in Audit and Improvement projects locally
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English
Ability to build rapport, listen, negotiate
Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
Ability to see patients as people, empathise, work co-operatively with others, open and non-defensive, sense of humour
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Desirable
Experience of clinical risk management
Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work
Active involvement in audit
Awareness of the importance and relevance of audit
Information technology skills
Undergraduate or postgraduate prizes
Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours
Experience in development and implementation of guidelines
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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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Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Rachel Kirkland
[email protected]
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Pay scheme
Hospital Medical and Dental
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Band
Doctor - Other
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Salary
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£67998.00 to £77348.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-MED-FAM-5665
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Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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