Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Job summary
This is a specialist Endometriosis Surgical Fellowship at registrar level, offered for a minimum fixed term of 12 months. The post is designed for doctors who wish to develop substantial expertise in the assessment, multidisciplinary management and advanced surgical treatment of endometriosis. The focus of the role is endometriosis: it is not a general gynaecology fellowship and the post-holder will not be expected to routinely provide general gynaecology service activity. The fellowship will provide intensive experience in specialist endometriosis clinics, complex elective operating, multidisciplinary team working, pathway development, patient communication and service improvement. We explicitly welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate a very high level of interest in and commitment to endometriosis, including candidates whose training or qualifications have been obtained outside the traditional UK training pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as an integral member of the specialist endometriosis team and will report to the Service Lead for Endometriosis. The focus of all programmed clinical activity will be endometriosis. The post-holder will undertake specialist endometriosis clinics and elective endometriosis operating lists. There is no requirement to routinely undertake general gynaecology activity but the postholder will contribute to the Obstetric and Gynaecology on-call rota (restricted to Gyanecology on-call during the normal working day).
This fellowship requires close teamwork across the specialist multidisciplinary service. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, dependable and committed to endometriosis as a specialty. They will be expected to work collaboratively with medical, nursing, radiology, colorectal, urology, pain, fertility, administrative and other colleagues; to communicate openly and respectfully; to support the development of others; and to take shared responsibility for delivering and continually improving a high-quality endometriosis service.
This post exists to provide and develop a high-quality specialist endometriosis service. Its clinical, surgical, multidisciplinary and service-development focus is endometriosis rather than general gynaecology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or other relevant postgraduate specialist qualification
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc, BA, MSc
- PhD, MD (original research)
- MRCS/FRCS, MRCP
- Other degrees or qualifications
Aptitudes
Essential
- Competent to complete a diagnostic laparoscopy with indirect supervision
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to organise oneself and own work
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely and constructively within a multidisciplinary team
- High motivation and a demonstrable commitment to developing specialist expertise in endometriosis
- Ability to support colleagues and contribute positively to a high-performing specialist team
- A flexible approach to delivery of service in a changing environment
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced laparoscopic surgical skills relevant to endometriosis
- SITM Gynaecological Surgical Care
Experience
Essential
- Training and competence at registrar level or equivalent experience appropriate to a registrar-level fellowship
- Experience in gynaecological surgery and peri-operative care sufficient to undertake the duties of the fellowship safely under appropriate supervision
- Demonstrable clinical interest in endometriosis and commitment to developing advanced endometriosis practice
Desirable
- Previous experience in a specialist endometriosis service
- Experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery
- Experience in research or published papers relevant to endometriosis or a related area
Interests
Essential
- Strong and sustained interest in endometriosis
- Commitment to specialist service and pathway development
- Commitment to multidisciplinary working, training, audit, research and quality improvement
Desirable
- Evidence of a very high level of interest in endometriosis, for example through clinical experience, research, audit, teaching, publications, patient engagement or service development
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours, including willingness to support weekend endometriosis operating
- Ability to travel across multiple sites where required whilst public transport may not be available
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and their families
- Ability to communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary endometriosis team and wider clinical colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Closing Date: 11 October 2026
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