Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Fellow in Uro-Gynaecology & Perinatal Pelvic Health
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Job Overview
Clinical Fellow (ST4-7/post-CCT) in Uro-Gynaecology & Perinatal Pelvic Health
This is a whole-time post for a Clinical Fellow (ST4-7) at the Royal United Hospital Bath. Specialist training will be provided in urogynaecology including specialist clinics (urogynaecology, continence and pessary), urogynaecology surgery both inpatient and ambulatory, perinatal pelvic floor clinics and multidisciplinary meetings alongside urology and colorectal specialists.
There will be a focus on gaining competencies in operative urogynaecology, urethral bulking and intravesical Botox, as well as working closely with our multidisciplinary team.
The successful applicant will work as a core member of our urogynaecology team and will be expected to manage patients under direct and indirect consultant supervision as they progress. They will be expected to lead on quality improvement projects within the service with consultant oversight.
Previous experience of working in the UK at registrar level is essential.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed for candidates with previous experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology who wish to have further training in all aspects of urogynaecology and perinatal pelvic health. It provides a considerable package of training in clinical and operative urogynaecology. It will provide experience in managing complex cases with the support of our wide MDT (to include urology and colorectal specialists). They will benefit from regular supervised surgical lists, ambulatory urogynaecology and urogynaecology clinics with consultant oversight to improve learning.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the urogynaecology team.
Research interests are encouraged, and the successful candidate would be required to deliver quality improvement initiatives.
Doctors on the middle grade rota are contracted to cover each other during absence on annual and study leave. The middle grades are resident on-call. They are expected to take part in teaching midwives/nursing staff and junior medical staff.
There are regular departmental meetings and research links with the University of Bath, University of Exeter and through the Bath School of Postgraduate Medicine.
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The successful candidate will undertake resident on call (‘1 in 16’) covering obstetrics and gynaecology.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information. Alternatively, please contact the department on the details below if you wish to discuss further.
Please note that this is a 6-month fixed term contract beginning 3rd February 2027 (February-August rotation) to cover maternity leave.
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Person specification
Post Grad Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Part 2 MRCOG
- At least 4 years in post graduate training
Desirable criteria
- Experience of skills drills in obstetrics
- Part 3 MRCOG
Ability/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to manage a delivery suite at middle grade level (undertake complex caesarean sections and instrumental deliveries unsupervised)
Desirable criteria
- Experience of medical student teaching
- Able to undertake minor and intermediate surgical lists with indirect supervision
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
- You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
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Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Zoey Robinson
- Job title: Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Email address: helen.johnson33@nhs.net
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