Job summary
Applications are invited for this Senior Clinical Fellow post in Advanced Minimal Access Surgery in Gynaecology working with Mr Andrew Kent and his team at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford.
This post is aimed at a Senior Specialist Registrar (ST6/7) interested in pursuing a career in either Minimal Access Gynaecology or complex benign gynaecological surgery, including the treatment of severe recto-vaginal endometriosis. This post holder will also be completing on call duties within the O&G rota. It may be used as a stepping-stone to subsequent sub-specialty training. Contract starting in October 2026.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to work within the minimal access team, and in close liaisonwith the other surgical specialties, particularly colorectal and urology. Significant input into our teachingand research programmes will be expected. There is additional support from the MATTU team, ourgynaecological nurse specialists and research sisters.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology provides services for the Surrey Heartland ICS and adjacent areas. A full range of gynaecological and obstetric services is provided on site.
The Royal Surrey Hospital Trust is a thriving District General Hospital serving the people of Surrey and the population of the bordering counties. Our Maternity Department has an excellent reputation having just been awarded Outstanding at the recent CQC inspection and our general gynaecology services cover all aspects of womens care. The Royal Surrey Maternity Department is one of only a few organisations in the country to be awarded the UNICEFs Baby Friendly Gold Award. Gynaecological oncology is covered by colleagues working in an independent division, but we work closely with them to provide care and training in this area.
We are a highly innovative team delivering innovative care to both our local population and nationally across the UK, utilising innovative technology including robotic surgery. We pride ourselves in delivering an exceptionally high quality of care to our patients, and to our staff in their personal development and training. In return, we demand a certain standard and commitment compatible with these aims.
For more details please refer to the attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology provides services for the Surrey Heartland ICS and adjacent areas. A full range of gynaecological and obstetric services is provided on site.
The Royal Surrey Hospital Trust is a thriving District General Hospital serving the people of Surrey and the population of the bordering counties. Our Maternity Department has an excellent reputation having just been awarded Outstanding at the recent CQC inspection and our general gynaecology services cover all aspects of womens care. The Royal Surrey Maternity Department is one of only a few organisations in the country to be awarded the UNICEFs Baby Friendly Gold Award. Gynaecological oncology is covered by colleagues working in an independent division, but we work closely with them to provide care and training in this area.
We are a highly innovative team delivering innovative care to both our local population and nationally across the UK, utilising innovative technology including robotic surgery. We pride ourselves in delivering an exceptionally high quality of care to our patients, and to our staff in their personal development and training. In return, we demand a certain standard and commitment compatible with these aims.
For more details please refer to the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
- MBBS or Equivalent.
- MRCOG 2/3 or Equivalent.
- 5 years in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Teaching experience.
Desirable
- Gynae ultrasound
- Colposcopy.
- Independent LH, operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.
- Experience insurgical treatment of advanced endometriosis.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
- MBBS or Equivalent.
- MRCOG 2/3 or Equivalent.
- 5 years in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Teaching experience.
Desirable
- Gynae ultrasound
- Colposcopy.
- Independent LH, operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.
- Experience insurgical treatment of advanced endometriosis.
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).
