Clinical Fellow in Endometriosis and Gynaecological Robotic Surgery

Clinical Fellow in Endometriosis and Gynaecological Robotic Surgery

The closing date is 22 January 2026

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, gaining first author publications in peer‑reviewed journals, learning specialist endometriosis ultrasound scanning and gaining 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.

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 links with the University of Bristol.

This post has no on‑call commitment

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.

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

• Registration with GMC
• MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
• Worked in the UK previously
• Previous research experience/publications

• 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

• 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
• Gynaecological ultrasound experience

• Respecting everyone
• Recognising success
• Working together

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.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)