Job summaryClinical Fellow (ST5-7 LEVEL) in RACWe are seeking an outstanding clinical Fellow in Rapid Access. The post is at Hillingdon NHS Trust which has an excellent reputation for its friendly, supportive culture.
The post is suitable for an ST5 or above doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post is appropriate for those wishing to gain out of programme experience (OOPE). It may also be suitable for those not currently in training or those who have finished training.
The service sees approximately 1500 patients per year and last year diagnosed 93 cancers. Our aim is to further improve our FDS target and streamline services to introduce more one stop clinics and straight to test diagnostics.
Main duties of the jobThe timetable will consist of rapid access clinics, outpatient hysteroscopy (diagnostic and operative) and colposcopy. These will initially be supervised with the aim of working towards independent practice. There will be an alternate week theatre session. The post will include daily ward rounds of any gynaecological cancer patients, prepping for the local MDT meeting and virtual attendance at the central MDT meeting at Hammersmith. In addition, the role will include:
- Gynaecology outpatient clinic
- Gynaecology on-call session
- Guideline writing, audit and research
- Teaching and supervision of other trainees (once appropriate)
There will be some flexibility in tailoring the timetable and goals to the experience and wishes of the individual appointed and will support those wishing to work towards RCOG intermediate laparoscopy and ATSM's in Oncology, benign gynaecology surgery: hysteroscopy and benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic. There is also the potential to attain BSCCP colposcopy accreditation.
Training will be supervised by Mr Neale Watson (Rapid Access Lead) in conjunction with the other rapid access Consultants (Mr Maheswari, Mr Chilcott, Miss Pugh and Miss Touqmatchi) as well as Mr Ayim (for hysteroscopy) and Miss Kothari (colposcopy).
The postholder will also take part in the regular out of hours Gynaecology and Obstetrics SPR rota (but 80% of daytime work will be fellowship related, as outlined in the timetable below).
About usWe deliver acute services at Hillingdon Hospital, as well as some services at Mount Vernon Hospital. The Trust has a turnover of around £250m and employs over 3,300 staff. We deliver high-quality healthcare to the residents of the London Borough of Hillingdon, and increasingly to those living in the surrounding areas of Ealing, Harrow, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, giving us a total catchment population of over 350,000. The Hospital situated on the outskirts of West London with Heathrow Airport on its perimeter. It is a modern busy 600-bed District General Hospital.
DetailsDate posted: 04 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £45,715 to £69,976 a year
additional HCA £2,162
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 394-053MS26
Job locations: Hillingdon, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.
Person SpecificationEssential- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS
- Have previous experience in O&G at SpR level
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Hillingdon, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Consultant Rebecca Pugh, Rebecca.pugh1@nhs.net, 01895238282
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
