NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Clinical Development Fellowship (CDF) ST3+ Level in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Clinical Development Fellowship (CDF) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Fixed term until 4th August 2027
Full time (Part time applications shall be considered)
Salary Scale - £49,217 - £77,389 (pro rata if part time)
About the Role
Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals for these Clinical Development posts to support the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department in Forth Valley. We are seeking two highly motivated doctors to join our established medical team. The role will involve contributing to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Inpatient and Outpatient services.
Responsibilities
This exciting post in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital provides an excellent opportunity to obtain experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, working in a modern, purpose built state of the art NHS hospital. In addition, each CDF post will have 6 hours per week of protected development time and 2 hours of in-house training. The remaining period will be distributed between clinical work in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, both in the acute and outpatient settings. The hours will include out of hours working. The post will offer experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology on our Tier 2 rota. Duties will involve but will not be limited to working on the labour ward, reviewing obstetric and gynaecology emergencies and looking after antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology in-patients as well as outpatients. There will be opportunities to be exposed to obstetric ultrasound and speciality clinics within gynaecology.
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You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.


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How to Apply
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
Contact Information
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Aileen Cope, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, by telephone on 01324 567975 or by email at aileen.cope@nhs.scot
Important Dates
- Closing date: 9th August 2026
- Interview date: To be confirmed
Please quote reference number 247247 on all correspondence.
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