Clinical Fellow – Complex Mesh | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic healthcare institution in London seeks a Clinical Fellow in Complex Mesh to join a multi-disciplinary team. This role offers hands-on surgical experience and the chance to contribute to innovative women's health services. Candidates should have a medical degree and excellent clinical skills. This fellowship promotes professional development within a nationally recognised service through participation in research and education.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to collaborative practice.
• Experience in urogynaecology and mesh-related surgery preferred.
• Track record in audit, education, and research.

Responsibilities

• Support specialist care for women with mesh surgery complications.
• Participate in surgical procedures and outpatient clinics.
• Contribute to audit, education, and research.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Leadership

Education

Medical degree

Clinical Fellowship

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the London Centre for Mesh Complications at University College London Hospitals as a Clinical Fellow in Complex Mesh. You will be part of a pioneering multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for women referred from across London and the South East. The role offers a unique chance to work alongside leading consultants in Urogynaecology and Urology, gaining hands-on surgical experience while contributing to innovative models of care. You will have access to world-class research and education networks, with opportunities to develop advanced surgical skills, participate in research, and shape the future of women’s health services. We are seeking a committed and skilled clinician who demonstrates excellent communication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to collaborative practice. This fellowship provides an exceptional platform for professional development within a nationally commissioned specialist service.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of specialist care to women referred with complications of mesh surgery as part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to outpatient clinics, assist in surgical procedures, and participate in ward-based patient care.
• Demonstrate excellent surgical and clinical skills with strong communication and empathy to support patients through complex treatment pathways.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and ensure safe and effective treatment planning.
• Be actively involved in audit, education, and research to advance service quality.
• Develop operative expertise in urogynaecology and mesh-related surgery while building leadership, teamwork, and teaching experience within a nationally recognised centre of excellence.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is a complex NHS trust serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Sites

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
• Eastman Dental Hospital
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

Values and Working Environment

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving – are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Additional information

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.