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Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology and Colposcopy

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Carshalton, SM5 1AA £67,325 – £77,348 a year Fixed-Term Posted 11 September 2026 Apply by 18 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the position of a Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology and Colposcopy. This will be a 12 month fixed term post.

Candidates will be expected to take part in clinical research in gynaecology and would be expected to lead on research projects and present findings at conferences.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to offer experience in gynaecological surgery with a view to becoming proficient in all aspects of complex gynaecological surgery, particularly minimal access therapy. They will be an integral part of the diagnostic pathway for patients with suspected gynaecological cancer, providing out-patients services including colposcopy, hysteroscopy and / or ultrasound.

Excellent communication skills with both patients and staff are expected, in particular counselling skills in breaking bad news and supporting patients on the cancer journey.

About us

We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to 500,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital.

St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

We also play an active role in the local healthcare economy, and are the lead provider in two innovative health and care partnerships.

We have partnered with CSH Surrey, the three GP federations in the Surrey Downs area, and Surrey Council (who are an associate member), to provide adult community health services. This innovative partnership is called Surrey Downs Health and Care.

In Sutton, we have joined forces with the London Borough of Sutton, Sutton GP Services and South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust to provide adult and children's community health services and sexual health services to local people. Together, we are called Sutton Health and Care.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £77,348 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-MED-882

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
  • Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
  • Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
  • Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
  • Appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCOG or equivalent
  • ALS certificate

Desirable

  • MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
  • CCT/CCST or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call middle grade rota for the specialty
  • Experience at ST6+ level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience in Laparoscopic gynaecology

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Personal time management skills
  • Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • Audit

Teaching Experience and Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
  • Ability to teach clinical skills
  • Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit
  • Commitment to continuing medical education

Desirable

  • Formalised teaching experience.

Research Experience

Essential

  • Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
  • Ability to critically review research

Desirable

  • Publications in peer review journals
  • Ability to contribute to change management

Language

Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
  • Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
  • Commitment to continuing professional development

Other

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC
  • Reliable work record

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

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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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us

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