Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in O&G with a special interest in Endometriosis

The closing date is 16 July 2025

Job summary

Chelsea & Westminster's Robotic Gynaecology programme is a vanguard programme for benign robotic gynaecological surgery. It is used as a reference site across Europe and beyond for how a NHS hospital high-efficiency robotic total practice programme should deliver for both patients and the public purse.

We are a BSGE Endometriosis Centre and the NHS Endometriosis tertiary referral hub for the North West London sector. This makes us one of the largest single centres for endometriosis care in the UK.

The Endometriosis and MAS fellow will undertake the 3rd tier of our three tier on-call rota. Outside of this, they will join our minimally invasive group and become a core member of the team. We train, teach, work and play together. The fellow will be responsible end-to-end for the care of patients in the endometriosis pathway in concert with the rest of the fellows and consultants. Our established fellow training commences with inculturation in the team, the programme and operating room set up. Within four months we expect the fellow to have completed our technical training and simulation programme, and be undertaking console-surgeon work.

Main duties of the job

In addition to their clinical role the successful candidate will be expected to be actively involved in the organisation and coordination of the multiple minimal access training courses run within the department. They will perform this role in close collaboration with existing faculty. Prior experience in medical education and training provision is strongly desired as well as an open and enthusiastic personality to bring the best out of delegates as well as working with medical industry to provide support. Surgical videos (laparoscopic, robotic and open) play a large role in existing training.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year + On Calls

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-SC-106

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have the following duties in addition to those described above:

Clinical

Attending weekly theatre lists in minimal access benign gynaecology.

Attending clinics in benign gynaecology.

Gaining the technical skills as listed above.

Participation on the on-call rota for obstetrics and gynaecology.

Management

Participation in audit and governance activities of the service.

Be responsible for recording relevant surgical activity, perform audits and reports.

Manage and engage with the BSGE endometriosis database and produce an annual surgical video for accreditation.

Coordinate and enact the recommendations of the joint endometriosis MDT together with the endometriosis specialist nurse.

Engage in the education of other junior doctors, nursing staff and other colleagues.

Academic

Submission of abstracts for presentation at relevant conferences throughout the year.

Participate in existing clinical research, actively recruit participants and be involved in developing future studies.

Coordinate and organise minimal access training courses together with existing faculty.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have the following duties in addition to those described above:

Clinical

Attending weekly theatre lists in minimal access benign gynaecology.

Attending clinics in benign gynaecology.

Gaining the technical skills as listed above.

Participation on the on-call rota for obstetrics and gynaecology.

Management

Participation in audit and governance activities of the service.

Be responsible for recording relevant surgical activity, perform audits and reports.

Manage and engage with the BSGE endometriosis database and produce an annual surgical video for accreditation.

Coordinate and enact the recommendations of the joint endometriosis MDT together with the endometriosis specialist nurse.

Engage in the education of other junior doctors, nursing staff and other colleagues.

Academic

Submission of abstracts for presentation at relevant conferences throughout the year.

Participate in existing clinical research, actively recruit participants and be involved in developing future studies.

Coordinate and organise minimal access training courses together with existing faculty.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC license to practice
  • MRCOG Part 3
  • On GMC register

Desirable

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education/other postgraduate education qualifications including medical education ATSM

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work as third on-call (SR) on three tier rota
  • Experience with minimal access surgery and ability to teach techniques
  • Passion and experience in facilitating and delivery of training and education
  • Experience in audit, research and teaching
  • Familiarity with web content editing and AV technology

Desirable

  • Presentations/publications in the field of benign gynaecology or minimal access surgery
  • Experience with surgical video editing

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Understands and is able to implement the Trust's Clinical Governance agenda
  • Understands the local health economy and Trust's strategic goals
  • Flexible approach to team working

Trust values

Essential

  • Putting patients first
  • Responsive to patients and staff
  • Open and honest
  • Unfailing kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
  • Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC license to practice
  • MRCOG Part 3
  • On GMC register

Desirable

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education/other postgraduate education qualifications including medical education ATSM

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work as third on-call (SR) on three tier rota
  • Experience with minimal access surgery and ability to teach techniques
  • Passion and experience in facilitating and delivery of training and education
  • Experience in audit, research and teaching
  • Familiarity with web content editing and AV technology

Desirable

  • Presentations/publications in the field of benign gynaecology or minimal access surgery
  • Experience with surgical video editing

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Understands and is able to implement the Trust's Clinical Governance agenda
  • Understands the local health economy and Trust's strategic goals
  • Flexible approach to team working

Trust values

Essential

  • Putting patients first
  • Responsive to patients and staff
  • Open and honest
  • Unfailing kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
  • Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

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.

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.

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Gynaecologist

Mr Nicholas Dixon

nick.dixon2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year + On Calls

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-SC-106

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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