Job summary
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Pelvic Pain, offering senior O&G trainees, post-CCT doctors, and those pursuing CESR or OOPE/OOPT the opportunity to develop advanced expertise in complex benign gynaecology. Based primarily at Princess Royal Hospital, with work across Trust sites, the role focuses on laparoscopic surgery, pelvic pain, and multidisciplinary endometriosis care within the BSGE-accredited Sussex Endometriosis Centre.
Working under the supervision of Miss Rebecca Mallick, Consultant Gynaecologist and Sussex Endometriosis Centre Lead, the fellow will gain high-volume exposure to advanced laparoscopic procedures, hysteroscopy, and specialist ultrasound, with structured training and progression towards independent practice. The post offers a rich mix of theatre, clinic, and MDT work, alongside opportunities for research, audit, and teaching.
This is an exceptional chance to join a dynamic, research-active team committed to improving outcomes for women with chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids, and other gynaecological conditions, while advancing your surgical skills, leadership experience, and academic profile.
Main duties of the job
This fellowship offers structured, high-volume training in advanced laparoscopic and open non-cancer gynaecological surgery, pelvic pain management, outpatient hysteroscopy, and advanced gynaecological ultrasound. Working closely with Miss Rebecca Mallick, Consultant Gynaecologist and Lead for the BSGE-accredited Sussex Endometriosis Centre, the postholder will be part of a multidisciplinary tertiary referral service for complex endometriosis.
Ideal for post-CCT clinicians, CESR candidates, or trainees on OOPE/OOPT, the role provides weekly theatre sessions including complex endometriosis excision, ureterolysis, bowel and urological procedures, laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy, and open non-cancer surgery. Fellows will attend pelvic pain and endometriosis clinics, perform outpatient hysteroscopy, participate in MDTs, and develop expertise in advanced ultrasound.
The post offers opportunities in research, audit, service development, and teaching, with support to complete RCOG SITMs and gain advanced surgical and scanning skills. The fellow will contribute to regional laparoscopic training, guideline development, and quality improvement, while working alongside radiology, colorectal and urology surgeons, pain specialists, and specialist nurses in a collaborative and supportive environment.
About us
The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) comprises 19 substantive consultants, including three gynaecological oncologists, one obstetrician, one gynaecologist, and the remainder practising across both obstetrics and gynaecology.
At PRH, the medical team includes eight resident doctors at registrar level, one of whom is part of the KSS ST3-7 rotation, and seven resident doctors at SHO level, with two on the KSS ST1-2 rotation. RSCH hosts nine resident doctors at registrar level (three clinical fellows and six on the KSS ST3-7 rotation) and nine resident doctors at SHO level, including two on the KSS ST1-2 rotation. Additionally, two F1 doctors are based in gynaecological oncology at RSCH.
The department benefits from dedicated educational leadership, with Mr Vuivun Wong serving as College Tutor at PRH and Miss Abi Kalaparan at RSCH, ensuring structured supervision, training, and development for medical staff across both sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This clinical fellow post in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Pelvic Pain at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust offers a unique opportunity to gain advanced, high-volume experience in laparoscopic surgery, pelvic pain management, outpatient hysteroscopy, and gynaecological ultrasound.
Based primarily at Princess Royal Hospital, the role involves working closely with Miss Rebecca Mallick, Consultant Gynaecologist and Lead for the BSGE-accredited Sussex Endometriosis Centrea tertiary referral service for complex endometriosis.
Ideal for post-CCT clinicians, CESR candidates, or trainees undertaking OOPE/OOPT, the fellowship offers regular theatre and outpatient sessions, active participation in the endometriosis MDT, and involvement in research, teaching, service development, and leadership. The fellow will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team across a dynamic and expanding tertiary centre.
Clinical Duties
Participate in weekly theatre sessions, including:
o Advanced laparoscopic procedures: excision of endometriosis, ureterolysis, bowel surgery (shaving, discoid resection, anterior resection), and urological procedures (e.g. stenting)
o Laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy, and open benign gynaecological procedures
Attend weekly pelvic pain and endometriosis clinics
Undertake regular outpatient hysteroscopy sessions
Participate in dedicated advanced scanning sessions to develop gynaecological ultrasound skills, including deep endometriosis mapping
Contribute to the monthly endometriosis MDT
Research, Development, and Leadership
Engage in clinical research, audit, and service evaluation projects
Present and publish work at national and international conferences
Support the expansion of the non cancer gynaecology services, including independent supported hysteroscopy and theatre sessions when competencies are met
Contribute to guideline development, quality improvement initiatives, and business case writing
Actively participate in the delivery of the Trusts established laparoscopic training programme
Education and Training
Complete relevant RCOG gynaecological surgical SITMs
Access advanced training in scanning and surgical techniques
Teach and mentor junior doctors, medical students, and participants in the local and regional laparoscopic training programme
Supervision and Support
Work under the direct supervision of Miss Rebecca Mallick, within a multidisciplinary team including radiology, colorectal and urology surgeons, pain specialists, and specialist nurses
Participate in the full shift on-call rota (1 in 8)
Learning and Professional Development
Attend mandatory training updates
Undertake agreed training as part of the personal development process
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within set timescales
Identify learning needs and plan training requirements with the line manager
Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to support service improvement and patient care
Flexibility
Undertake occasional additional duties in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances as requested by the supervising consultant, in consultation with colleagues
Be prepared to undertake other duties consistent with the role, including project work, internal rotation, and absence cover, as required by service needs
Provisional Timetable
Day
Time
Type of Work
Location (Ward / Site)
Monday
am
Theatre
pm
Theatre
Tuesday
am
On-call (alternate weeks)
pm
On-call (alternate weeks)
Wednesday
am
Endometriosis clinic
pm
Outpatient hysteroscopy
Thursday
am
Theatre
pm
Gynaecology on call (day time cover)
Friday
am
Endometriosis Clinic
pm
Admin
Saturday
am
pm
Sunday
am
pm
Visiting Arrangements
Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to email/phone for informal discussion by arrangement with:
Miss Rebecca Mallick r.mallick@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
This clinical fellow post in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Pelvic Pain at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust offers a unique opportunity to gain advanced, high-volume experience in laparoscopic surgery, pelvic pain management, outpatient hysteroscopy, and gynaecological ultrasound.
Based primarily at Princess Royal Hospital, the role involves working closely with Miss Rebecca Mallick, Consultant Gynaecologist and Lead for the BSGE-accredited Sussex Endometriosis Centrea tertiary referral service for complex endometriosis.
Ideal for post-CCT clinicians, CESR candidates, or trainees undertaking OOPE/OOPT, the fellowship offers regular theatre and outpatient sessions, active participation in the endometriosis MDT, and involvement in research, teaching, service development, and leadership. The fellow will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team across a dynamic and expanding tertiary centre.
Clinical Duties
Participate in weekly theatre sessions, including:
o Advanced laparoscopic procedures: excision of endometriosis, ureterolysis, bowel surgery (shaving, discoid resection, anterior resection), and urological procedures (e.g. stenting)
o Laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy, and open benign gynaecological procedures
Attend weekly pelvic pain and endometriosis clinics
Undertake regular outpatient hysteroscopy sessions
Participate in dedicated advanced scanning sessions to develop gynaecological ultrasound skills, including deep endometriosis mapping
Contribute to the monthly endometriosis MDT
Research, Development, and Leadership
Engage in clinical research, audit, and service evaluation projects
Present and publish work at national and international conferences
Support the expansion of the non cancer gynaecology services, including independent supported hysteroscopy and theatre sessions when competencies are met
Contribute to guideline development, quality improvement initiatives, and business case writing
Actively participate in the delivery of the Trusts established laparoscopic training programme
Education and Training
Complete relevant RCOG gynaecological surgical SITMs
Access advanced training in scanning and surgical techniques
Teach and mentor junior doctors, medical students, and participants in the local and regional laparoscopic training programme
Supervision and Support
Work under the direct supervision of Miss Rebecca Mallick, within a multidisciplinary team including radiology, colorectal and urology surgeons, pain specialists, and specialist nurses
Participate in the full shift on-call rota (1 in 8)
Learning and Professional Development
Attend mandatory training updates
Undertake agreed training as part of the personal development process
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within set timescales
Identify learning needs and plan training requirements with the line manager
Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to support service improvement and patient care
Flexibility
Undertake occasional additional duties in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances as requested by the supervising consultant, in consultation with colleagues
Be prepared to undertake other duties consistent with the role, including project work, internal rotation, and absence cover, as required by service needs
Provisional Timetable
Day
Time
Type of Work
Location (Ward / Site)
Monday
am
Theatre
pm
Theatre
Tuesday
am
On-call (alternate weeks)
pm
On-call (alternate weeks)
Wednesday
am
Endometriosis clinic
pm
Outpatient hysteroscopy
Thursday
am
Theatre
pm
Gynaecology on call (day time cover)
Friday
am
Endometriosis Clinic
pm
Admin
Saturday
am
pm
Sunday
am
pm
Visiting Arrangements
Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to email/phone for informal discussion by arrangement with:
Miss Rebecca Mallick r.mallick@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience expected of a registrar level doctor in both obstetrics and gynaecology
- oExpertise and skills in general gynaecology
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience expected of a registrar level doctor in both obstetrics and gynaecology
- oExpertise and skills in general gynaecology
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
