Closing date: 17 August 2026

Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of a Senior Clinical Fellow in Urogynaecology. The post is for an initial 12-month term.

Applications are invited for a Urogynaecology fellowship post for the duration of one year. This post will be based in The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Epsom and Leatherhead site of the ESTH Trust, but audit and governance activities are cross-site.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service.

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 have the opportunity to develop skills in urogynaecology.

The post is ideally suited to any:

• Post CCT surgical trainee who aspires to develop their clinical and surgical skills prior to applying for a consultant post.
• Any Obstetrics and Gynaecology trainee at ST6-7 or equivalent level of training who wishes to complete an Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM) in urogynaecology.
• Any overseas Doctor within or outside the EEA wishing to pursue further specialist training in urogynaecology. The Doctor must be eligible to work within the UK and must have completed training in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to ST6-7 level or above. The Doctor must hold the MRCOG or equivalent qualification.
• The post is also suitable for those trainees who wish to acquire urogynaecology specialist training and undertake research/audit in preparation prior to applying for an RCOG recognised subspecialist training programme in urogynaecology within the UK.

The fellow in Urogynaecology will work within the Urogynaecology Service. Our nationally accredited by BSUG Urogynaecology Service places strong emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to female pelvic floor dysfunction and there are close links between the department and affiliated specialties within and outside the trust including Urology, Colorectal, Neurology, Geriatrics, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Renal Medicine and Physiotherapy Departments.

About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,353 to £76,582 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-MED-875
Job locations: Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Able to deal with basic management of gynaecological emergencies as well as pregnancy complications

Desirable

• Experience in performing cystoscopy and exposure to Urogynaecology prolapse and incontinence procedures
• Previous research experience
• Experience in performing urodynamics and ultrasound in relation to urogynaecological practice

Knowledge
Essential

• Broad understanding of gynaecology and urogynaecology and understands the principles with regard to the conservative and operative management of incontinence and prolapse
• Understands principles of research and audit

Desirable

• Understanding of management principles

Other
Essential

• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Able to cooperate with colleagues on research projects
• Flexible in dealing with workload in the department
• Punctual
• Ability to organise own time and learning
• Shows initiative
• Potential to cope with stressful situations
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Part 3 MRCOG or equivalent
• Registration with GMC

Experience
Essential

• A pre-registration year
• Experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to StR year 6/7

Desirable

• Initiated some relevant research during their career to date
• Previous experience in urogynaecology

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: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Professor Stelios Doumouchtsis
esth.gynaecology-egh@nhs.net
01372735380