Job summary
This Junior Clinical Fellow post in Urogynaecology offers an excellent opportunity to gain focused experience within a leading tertiary pelvic floor unit at UCLH. Based in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, you will join a highly specialised multidisciplinary team delivering expert care to women with complex urogynaecological conditions.
The role is ideally suited to doctors who have completed Foundation training or early specialty training and are seeking to develop their clinical skills and understanding of pelvic floor disorders before progressing into formal training. You will gain exposure to specialist outpatient services, multidisciplinary working and surgical practice within a nationally recognised centre.
With strong clinical supervision, a supportive team environment and access to teaching, audit and research opportunities, this post provides a valuable platform to build experience, develop core skills and explore a potential career interest in urogynaecology within an academically driven service.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will support the delivery of specialist urogynaecology services, contributing to the assessment and management of women with pelvic floor disorders across outpatient, inpatient and theatre settings. You will work closely with consultants, clinical fellows and the wider multidisciplinary team, participating in clinics, multidisciplinary discussions and peri-operative care.
The role involves developing core clinical and basic surgical skills, including assisting in theatre and supporting patient pathways from initial assessment through to follow-up. You will be expected to demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and effective communication, particularly when coordinating clinical activity, contributing to MDT processes and supporting data collection for governance and national reporting.
In addition, the postholder will actively engage in audit, quality improvement and research activity, demonstrating professionalism, teamwork and a compassionate approach to patient care within a specialist and supportive environment.
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:
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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC with Licence to Practice at the time of appointment
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Training and clinical experience in obstetrics and gynaecology reflecting completion of Foundation Year 2 or equivalent
- Evidence of engagement in clinical audit and quality improvement activity
- Clear understanding of the governance framework underpinning modern clinical practice in gynaecology
- Evidence of commitment to education, training, and teaching
Desirable
- Additional clinical experience in gynaecology or urogynaecology
- Evidence of audit or research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficiency in the initial assessment and management of gynaecological patients at a level appropriate with the applicant's experience
- Ability to adopt the use of electronic patient management systems in the care of patients
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate basic surgical skills
Communication
Essential
- Commitment to respect and support colleagues, and work co-operatively and compassionately within teams
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to patients with distressing symptoms
- Provision of holistic, person-centred care
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC with Licence to Practice at the time of appointment
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Training and clinical experience in obstetrics and gynaecology reflecting completion of Foundation Year 2 or equivalent
- Evidence of engagement in clinical audit and quality improvement activity
- Clear understanding of the governance framework underpinning modern clinical practice in gynaecology
- Evidence of commitment to education, training, and teaching
Desirable
- Additional clinical experience in gynaecology or urogynaecology
- Evidence of audit or research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficiency in the initial assessment and management of gynaecological patients at a level appropriate with the applicant's experience
- Ability to adopt the use of electronic patient management systems in the care of patients
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate basic surgical skills
Communication
Essential
- Commitment to respect and support colleagues, and work co-operatively and compassionately within teams
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to patients with distressing symptoms
- Provision of holistic, person-centred care
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English
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
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College London Hospital
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
