Senior Surgical Fellow - Gynaecology/Obstetrics - Endometriosis

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Endometriosis Surgical Fellow (Senior Registrar Level) in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

This post is a new 6-month fixed term post with exciting opportunity for trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology who have an interest in minimal access surgery and advanced gynaecological surgery for benign disease as well as a desire to develop their surgical skills in benign gynaecology. This is a new post created to facilitate training and provide service in benign Gynaecology due to increasing theatre capacity. The Trainee will have the opportunity to acquire competencies aligned to the ATSM/SITM in benign gynaecology and advanced excision of benign disease. They will develop a range of operative skills in open and minimal invasive surgery as well as train in advanced surgical excision of endometriosis.

A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

Main duties of the job

The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.

The appointee will have fixed theatre sessions and fixed gynaecology clinics during the week, attached to the endometriosis service. Weekdays will be protected for gynaecology clinical activity (theatres and clinics) during the normal working week. It is expected that the appointee will undertake advanced surgical training during their time in post. The clinical duties will be as required by the directorate but are likely to be within the benign gynaecology services- endometriosis, benign gynaecology, menstrual disorders, & paediatric and adolescent gynecology. Appointee is expected to undertake active participation in clinical audit, research, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.

Further, the appointee will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, whereby all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

This post is to provide a high-quality service to our population with particular emphasis on benign gynaecology with regular clinics and surgical lists.

Participation in the senior registrar on-call rota for Obstetrics and Gynaecology (1 in 9) is expected.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

NNUH

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

NNUH

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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