Clinical Fellow Robotic and Endometriosis Surgical

Bupa; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Clinical Fellow to join their Women's Health Division at Cromwell Hospital. This role involves participation in robotic gynaecological surgeries, pre-operative assessments, and multidisciplinary case discussions. Candidates should possess a medical degree, GMC registration, and training at the core surgical trainee level. The position offers extensive training in robotic skills, engagement in research, and participation in educational activities, along with attractive benefits and an inclusive hiring approach.

Benefits

Annual leave accrual

Subsidised staff canteen

Preferential rates on Bupa products

NEST government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong exposure to robotic surgery, especially in women's health.
• Experience in research and quality improvement projects.
• Ability to present research findings at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in robotic theatre sessions as first assistant.
• Manage pre-operative assessments and patient reviews.
• Contribute to teaching and departmental training.

Skills

Robotic gynaecological surgery

Clinical research

Teaching and training

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Medicine (MBBS or equivalent)

Full Registration with GMC

Trained to core surgical trainee level or higher

Up-to-date ALS certificate

Job description

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participate in robotic gynaecological theatre sessions as first assistant.
• Undertake pre‑operative assessment, surgical planning, and post‑operative review of patients within the robotic programme.
• Engage in multidisciplinary case discussions with urology, colorectal, anaesthetic, and theatre teams.
• Support patient care through attendance at outpatient clinics and peri‑operative reviews.

Training and Education

Complete mandatory robotic console and simulator training within the first two months of appointment.

• Maintain an operative logbook and reflective learning portfolio.
• Participate in weekly teaching sessions, theatre debriefs, and surgical video review meetings.
• Contribute to departmental teaching for trainees, theatre staff, and visiting surgeons.

Research and Audit

• Contribute to ongoing research and quality‑improvement projects in robotic and endometriosis surgery.
• Prepare abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for national and international meetings in collaboration with Consultant Gynaecologist and the Director of Research and Innovation.
• Participate in audit and data collection for robotic outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Governance and Professionalism

• Adhere to Cromwell Hospital's governance, safety, and infection‑control policies.
• Demonstrate professional conduct in line with GMC and hospital values.
• Support service development and efficiency initiatives within the robotic programme.

Training Structure

• Robotic simulation, console orientation, and team integration. First‑assistant role progressing to supervised console surgery (hysterectomy, myomectomy, excision).
• Participate in ongoing endometriosis research, data collections.
• Console participation in complex cases, research presentation, and potential teaching involvement.
• Participate in national and international meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine (MBBS or equivalent).
• Full Registration with GMC.
• Trained in medicine to core surgical trainee level or higher.
• Up‑to‑date ALS certificate.

Desirable

• Other specialist experience e.g. ATLS.
• Database literate with knowledge of statistics.
• Evidence of research publications, awards, posters presentations.

About the Role

We are seeking a Clinical Fellow in our Women's Health Division at Cromwell Hospital, which is home to world‑renowned private robotic gynaecological surgery. The post offers comprehensive exposure to complex benign robotic gynaecological surgery, including procedures for endometriosis, fibroids, adhesions, and other advanced pelvic pathologies. The fellow will receive a wide exposure to benign robotic surgery and complex endometriosis pathways. The fellow will receive structured training in robotic console skills, participate in theatre lists as first assistant and console surgeon under supervision, and engage in ongoing clinical research and educational activities.

Benefits

• Annual leave accrual paid every time you work.
• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
• Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices.
• Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme.

We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately.