Clinical Fellow Robotic and Endometriosis Surgical

Bupa UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider is seeking a Clinical Fellow to join their Women's Health Division at Cromwell Hospital, London. The role focuses on robotic gynaecological surgery, offering structured training in console skills and opportunities in clinical research. Applicants should have a degree in medicine and full GMC registration, with part-time hours available. Join a team dedicated to improving patient care and engage in advanced surgical practices.

Benefits

Annual leave accrual

Subsidised staff canteen

Preferred rates on Bupa products

NEST government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine MBBS or equivalent required.
• Full Registration with GMC mandatory.
• Trained to core surgical trainee level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a first assistant in robotic gynaecological theatre sessions.
• Engage in multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Contribute to research and quality-improvement projects.

Skills

Robotic surgical skills

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Medicine MBBS or equivalent

Full Registration with GMC

Core surgical trainee level training

Job description

Overview

Clinical Fellow – Robotic and Endometriosis Surgical Fellow at Cromwell Hospital, London. Salary: £70,000 a year - Full Time Equivalent. Part-time: 16 hours a week (or 2 days a week).

We are seeking a Clinical Fellow in the Women’s Health Division at Cromwell Hospital, home to world-renowned private robotic gynaecological surgery. The post offers exposure to complex benign robotic gynaecological surgery, including endometriosis, fibroids, adhesions, and other advanced pelvic pathologies. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

• 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.

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• 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

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 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

At Bupa we adhere to a structured framework when awarding any changes to salary. We believe this creates a fair and consistent approach for all colleagues looking to grow or change role.

Before you apply for a vacancy, please ensure your job history on your workday profile is up to date with all your career history and achievements. This will mean the Recruitment team have all the relevant information they need to review your application.

Please be aware that if you’re successful in securing this role there may be changes to your notice period and other terms and conditions, your recruiter will be able to advise what this means for you during your application.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately

Time Type

Part time

Job Area

Clinical Services

Locations: Cromwell Hospital London