Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the London Centre for Mesh Complications at University College London Hospitals as a Clinical Fellow in Complex Mesh. You will be part of a pioneering multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for women referred from across London and the South East. The role offers a unique chance to work alongside leading consultants in Urogynaecology and Urology, gaining hands-on surgical experience while contributing to innovative models of care. With access to world-class research and education networks, you will have the opportunity to develop advanced surgical skills, participate in research, and shape the future of women's health services. We are seeking a committed and skilled clinician who demonstrates excellent communication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to collaborative practice. This fellowship provides an exceptional platform for professional development within a nationally commissioned specialist service.
Main duties of the job
As Clinical Fellow in Complex Mesh, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of specialist care to women referred with complications of mesh surgery. Working as part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to outpatient clinics, assist in surgical procedures, and participate in ward-based patient care. The role requires excellent surgical and clinical skills, alongside strong communication and empathy to support patients through complex treatment pathways. You will also contribute to multidisciplinary discussions, ensuring safe and effective treatment planning, and be actively involved in audit, education, and research to advance service quality. The post offers significant opportunities to further develop your operative expertise in urogynaecology and mesh-related surgery while building leadership, teamwork, and teaching experience within a nationally recognised centre of excellence.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
Eastman Dental Hospital
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMCat time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- General Obstetrics and Gynaecology Training to completion of ST5
- Wide experience in gynaecological surgery
Desirable
- Additional clinical experience/training that may be required
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Competent surgeon
- Good time management
- Organisation
- Counselling
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Communicates effectively with a range of staff groups
- Communicate in an empathetic and comprehensive way to patients
- Participates in teaching and instructions to junior staff
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead, make decisions E X X and exert appropriate authority
Desirable
- Leads own career development
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMCat time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- General Obstetrics and Gynaecology Training to completion of ST5
- Wide experience in gynaecological surgery
Desirable
- Additional clinical experience/training that may be required
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Competent surgeon
- Good time management
- Organisation
- Counselling
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Communicates effectively with a range of staff groups
- Communicate in an empathetic and comprehensive way to patients
- Participates in teaching and instructions to junior staff
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead, make decisions E X X and exert appropriate authority
Desirable
- Leads own career development
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
