University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Clinical Fellow in Endometriosis and Gynaecological Robotic Surgery

The closing date is 22 January 2026

Job summary

The post is for a 6+ month period, and is due to become available to start as soon as possible.

Applications are invited from a committed and enthusiastic doctor for the above post who will work within the BSGE accredited Endometriosis Centre at St Michael's, supported by the friendly and cohesive team. This post may suit candidates with various aims, including those looking to gain experience prior to applying for SITMs in Management of Complex Non-Malignant Disease or Robotic Assisted Gynaecological Surgery, gain first author publications in peer reviewed journals, learn specialist endometriosis ultrasound scanning and gain experience of advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques including excision of rectovaginal disease. They will NOT have any on-call commitments and have 1 day per week protected for research, quality improvement projects or pursuing related areas of specialist interest. They will also gain experience in regular endometriosis, specialist endometriosis scan, reproductive medicine and general gynaecology clinics.

Main duties of the job

Annual leave and study leave are covered prospectively. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and encouraged to contribute to the teaching of nurses, and other junior doctors.

St Michael's Hospital is a large teaching hospital and is part of University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust with close linked with the University of Bristol.

This post has no on-call commitment

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC3180-DH

Job locations

St Michael’s Hospital

Southwell St

Bristol

BS2 8EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registration with GMC
  • MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
  • MRCOG (minimum part 2 completed)
  • Worked in the UK previously

Desirable

  • Previous research experience/ publications

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Good (English Language) communication skills
  • Experience of working at ST5 or above within the United Kingdom
  • Information technology skills
  • Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
  • Experience of small and large group teaching
  • Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
  • Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
  • Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
  • Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Gynaecological ultrasound experience

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Respecting everyone
  • Embracing change
  • Recognising success
  • Working together
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registration with GMC
  • MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
  • MRCOG (minimum part 2 completed)
  • Worked in the UK previously

Desirable

  • Previous research experience/ publications

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Good (English Language) communication skills
  • Experience of working at ST5 or above within the United Kingdom
  • Information technology skills
  • Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
  • Experience of small and large group teaching
  • Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
  • Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
  • Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
  • Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Gynaecological ultrasound experience

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Respecting everyone
  • Embracing change
  • Recognising success
  • Working together

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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

St Michael’s Hospital

Southwell St

Bristol

BS2 8EG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

St Michael’s Hospital

Southwell St

Bristol

BS2 8EG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Gynaecologist and Endometriosis Lead

Mr Oliver O Donovan

Oliver.O'Donovan@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173425813

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC3180-DH

Job locations

St Michael’s Hospital

Southwell St

Bristol

BS2 8EG


Supporting documents

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