Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Junior Specialist Doctor (Higher) - Gynae Surgical Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Job summary

The Trust is seeking to recruit an ST6/ST7 /Post CCT fellow level doctor for this exciting Clinical Fellow post to join a busy gynaecological team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), starting as soon as possible. This is not a Deanery/Health Education England-funded training post, and the post does not come with an NTN

Post may close early if enough suitable applicants are received.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at the MMUH and affiliated sites, working within a team of 16 Specialist registrars (on both sites). This appointment will support the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Team through the provision of emergency on-call in MMUH. This post provides senior registrar grade support and promotes the continuing provision of high-quality Obstetrics and Gynaecology at MMUH. The appointee will have experience in the diagnosis and management of Obstetric and Gynaecological problems.

The post holder would have the opportunity to advance their training in Gynaecological Surgery. The opportunities for surgical training in the department include: Open Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Gynaecological Oncology (Unit Level) and Endometriosis Surgery. There is also an opportunity to get exposed to Robotic Surgery. We are accredited by BSGE as an endometriosis centre. We deliver dedicated clinics and scanning sessions for endometriosis and perform excision of endometriosis as required. We received the BSGE accreditation as the endometriosis centre this year. The post holder will have an opportunity to complete the SITMs of Benign Gynaecological Surgical Care, Therapeutic Hysteroscopy, and Management of Complex Non-malignant Disease. The post will have opportunities to do research and audits. The interest of the successful candidate will be taken into consideration if they would like to focus on a specific area.

The post will be for 24 months.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-WC-7422158

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust- BMEC

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Mr Ayman Ewies, the Clinical Director of Gynaecology: ayman.ewies@nhs.net, or Dr Maheshwari Srinivasan, The College Tutor: maheshwari.srinivasan@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Mr Ayman Ewies, the Clinical Director of Gynaecology: ayman.ewies@nhs.net, or Dr Maheshwari Srinivasan, The College Tutor: maheshwari.srinivasan@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS MRCOG Part 2 and Part 3 or recognised equivalent

Desirable

  • RCOG Intermediate USS in Gynaecology
  • higher degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • To be eligible for appointment at the Senior level within this role you are required to have completed Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level passing the associated competencies.
  • Completed a minimum of three years Specialty Registrar or equivalent training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Experience in Minimal Access Surgery, ideally RCOG AITM in Gynaecological Surgical Care
  • Completed ST5 level/equivalent Accreditation

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

  • Skills and knowledge commensurate for a Clinical Fellow (equivalent ST6 level) post and commitment to participate in teaching

Desirable

  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft word and Outlook

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
  • Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS MRCOG Part 2 and Part 3 or recognised equivalent

Desirable

  • RCOG Intermediate USS in Gynaecology
  • higher degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • To be eligible for appointment at the Senior level within this role you are required to have completed Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level passing the associated competencies.
  • Completed a minimum of three years Specialty Registrar or equivalent training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Experience in Minimal Access Surgery, ideally RCOG AITM in Gynaecological Surgical Care
  • Completed ST5 level/equivalent Accreditation

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

  • Skills and knowledge commensurate for a Clinical Fellow (equivalent ST6 level) post and commitment to participate in teaching

Desirable

  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft word and Outlook

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
  • Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust- BMEC

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust- BMEC

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Dr Maheswari Srinivasan

maheshwari.srinivasan@nhs.net

01215073765

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-WC-7422158

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust- BMEC

Birmingham

B18 7QH


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