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.

This post has no on-call commitment.

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.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,998 to £77,348 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 387-WC4749-KL
Job locations: St Michaels Hospital, Southwell Street, Bristol, BS2 8EG, United Kingdom

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

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience

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

Skills and Abilities

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

Qualifications and Training

• Essential: Registration with GMC
• Essential: MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised
• Essential: MRCOG (minimum part 2 completed) (A) Worked in the UK previously
• Desirable: Previous research experience/ publications

Additional and Aptitudes

• Essential: Respecting everyone
• Essential: Embracing change
• Essential: Recognising success
• Essential: 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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Michaels Hospital, Southwell Street, Bristol, BS2 8EG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Gynaecologist and Endometriosis Lead, Oliver ODonovan, oliver.odonovan1@nhs.net

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