Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Cancer Prevention

Closing date: 13 August 2026

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum + London Weighting
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8291
Job locations: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital, 25 Grafton Way, London, WC1E 6DB, United Kingdom

Job summary
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Cancer Prevention.

You will be joining the colposcopy and familial cancer team in the EGA Wing, supervised by consultant clinical lead Dr Adam Rosenthal. You will take part in outpatient clinics, operating lists (predominantly laparoscopic risk-reducing surgery and colposcopic procedures), daytime acute gynaecology on-call cover and audit.

In the Department there is a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training.

The aims of the post:

• To undertake colposcopy training under direct supervision and then undertake colposcopy clinics under indirect supervision once adequately trained.
• To attend the familial cancer clinic and then see patients under indirect supervision once adequately trained.
• To attend risk-reducing and colposcopy surgery lists in order to undertake training in laparoscopic gynaecological surgery and colposcopically-directed procedures e.g. LLETZ and knife/needle cone biopsy.
• To recruit patients to ongoing clinical trials and help with sample collection for these trials
• This post will provide clinical training which will help to prepare the trainee to undertake higher gynaecological oncology subspecialty training.

Main duties of the job
The appointee will be also expected to contribute fully to the administrative, teaching, audit, and research activities within the department of gynaecological oncology. The job is expected to be carried out on UCLH sites.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. UCLH provides academically led acute and specialist services, to a diverse local population and to patients from across England and Wales.

We balance the provision of nationally recognised specialist services with delivering high quality acute services to our local population. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Our values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving all our care are at the core of everything we do, for our patients and staff.

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

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 ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

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.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Non-UK trained doctors must be registered with the GMC before appointment.
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCOG Part 2 or equivalent
• A good understanding of general Gynaecology

Desirable

• MRCOG Part 3 or equivalent
• Research training

Experience
Essential

• Four years postgraduate experience in Gynaecology
• Completion of ST4 competencies as demonstrated by ARCP outcome 1 or equivalent

Desirable

• Completion of ST5 competencies as demonstrated by ARCP outcome 1 or equivalent

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Independently competent at surgical management of miscarriage and basic level operative laparoscopy

Communication
Essential

• Good general clinical and communication skills

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Highly motivated
• Commitment to specialty and learning

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Desirable

• Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Additional information
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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Gynaecologist
Professor Adam Rosenthal
View email address on meeveem.com