Clinical Teaching Fellow (ST3+ Eq) in Obs and GynaeNHS

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.

Main duties of the job

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

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.

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.