Clinical Development Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Are you undecided about your career choices? Want to gain more clinical experience? Or develop an interest in education, research or management? Then a clinical development post might be for you. An opportunity to grow in confidence as a doctor whilst still gaining supported experience

Fixed term for 6 months from 2nd August 2023 with a possible further 6 months extension

Salary £36,472 to £57,349 per annum plus banding supplement

Based at the new Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

Applications are invited for a clinical development fellow posts in Obstetrics and Gynaecology which are available from the 2nd August 2023 for a period of 6 months. These posts are available at the new Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and are aimed at those doctors who have recently completed their foundation programme or core training.

These posts will afford successful applicants the opportunity to gain experience in obstetrics, gynaecology, along with protected and mentored development time.

Successful candidates will be contracted for up to 48 hours per week: 40 hours per week on average including out-of hours commitment on average, undertaking clinical activities; 8 hours per week on average protected for developmental activities. The post holder will be paid at ST level based on their previous experience. A banding supplement relevant to the OOH component of their rotas will be paid in addition to the basic salary for 40 hours.

Your appointment will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and Doctors and Dentists in Public Health Medicine and the Community Health Service (Scotland).

About NHS Dumfries & Galloway: NHS Dumfries and Galloway proudly serve a population of approximately 148,500 but within a large geographical area of about 2,400 square miles. Dumfries and Galloway stretches from Langholm in the East to Drummore in the West, and from Kirkconnel and Carsphairn in the North down to Sandyhills on the Solway Coast. The Health Board currently employs around 4500 staff excluding GPs and Dentists.

Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary is based in Dumfries and is the main hospital for the region providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health services. The Galloway Community Hospital serves Stranraer and the west of the region; it is an intermediate unit providing maternity services, as well as medical & surgical beds. There are bedded units within eight cottage hospitals which provide care services such as minor injuries units. Midpark Hospital provides inpatient facilities for mental health patients.

Informal enquiries should be made to:
Dr Philip Dutton, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (01387 246246)