North West Preterm Birth Cervical Length Training Clinical Fellow

Job summary
NHS North West Maternity Team is delighted to announce an exciting Clinical Fellowship in association with the Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Fellowship is a full-time management/training development post under the supervision of Dr Jemma Egan, Clinical Lead for the C&M Preterm Birth Network. It includes a clinical component. Clinical supervision will be the responsibility of the RCOG College Tutor Dr Emily Fairclough/ Dr Ben Choo who will allocate a clinical educational supervisor.

Duration of the post: full-time 1-year fixed term from start date

Main duties of the job
Description of management component of the post
The key roles and output:

• Support the NHS NW maternity team to continue to develop and implement cervical length training around the region
• Measure and report on progress of CL scan training uptake and quality
• Scope for publications and presentations
• Scope to complete the Leadership and Management SIPM if applicable

Description of clinical components of the post
It is anticipated that the clinical component on the Rota will be 1 day per week to be discussed.

The candidate would be expected to participate in all PTB prevention clinic sessions (currently 1.5/week) at Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will have access to training in insertion of cervical cerclage.

The successful candidate will join the on-call rota: ST3 - 7 (depending on experience), it is currently a full shift on call model estimated at a 1 in 12 rota.

About us
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

Details
Date posted
24 August 2026

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Doctor - other

Salary
£76,582 a year
per annum

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
159-LWH-193-26

Job locations
The Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The cervical length training development component of this post comprises liaising with clinical leads and preterm birth teams in maternity units in the North West Region to reduce variation and improve outcomes for women at risk of preterm birth by helping to integrate the practical and theoretical training for cervical length scanning within units.

The key roles and outputs will include but not limited to:

• time dedicated to liaison with local teams, NW maternity team,s NW Neonatal Operational Delivery Network supporting the cervical length scan provision as part of perinatal optimisation across the North West
• Organising and supporting cervical length training days as established
• Working with the NW Iimaging Academy to support CASE accreditation of course materials
• Supporting regional QIP and helping to develop focused CL training plans for units

Description of management component of the post
The key roles and output:

• Support the NHS NW maternity team to continue to develop and implement cervical length training around the region.
• Measure and report on progress of CL scan training uptake and quality.
• Scope for publications and presentations.
• Scope to complete the Leadership and Management SIPM if applicable.

Description of clinical components of the post
It is anticipated that the clinical component on the Rota will be 1 days per week to be discussed.

The candidate would be expected to participate in all PTB prevention clinic sessions (currently 1.5/week) at Liverpool Womens Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will have access to training in insertion of cervical cerclage.

The successful candidate will join the on-call rota: ST3 7 (depending on experience), it is currently a full shift on call model estimated at a 1 in 12 rota.

Person Specification
Training
Essential

• Foundation Year Level-2 competencies
• Completion or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment

Desirable

• NTN in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Qualifications
Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• GMC Registration
• MRCOG Part I

Desirable

• MRCOG Part 2/3

Experience
Essential

• 4 years post registration
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology - completion/or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment

Academic Achievements
Desirable

• Evidence of research interest/QI projects
• Experience of clinical management e.g. coordinating review meetings/MDT
• Published Papers
• Other Degree (e.g. BSc)

Skills
Essential

• Cervical Length Scanning Commensurate competence in: o - Clinical judgement o - Patient handling o - Colleague handling o- Teamwork

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address
The Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom

Employer's website
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Obstetrician
Jemma Kate Egan
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Supporting documents
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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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.