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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Grade
ST3+
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
MW7447686
Employer
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Croydon University Hospital
Town
Croydon
Salary
£65,048 plus £2,162 London Weighting
Closing
16/11/2025 23:59

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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust logo

Trust Doctor Senior Clinical Fellow in Obst & Gynae - Endometriosis

ST3+

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.  #choosecroydon

Job overview

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology are looking to recruit a Senior Clinical fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with the opportunity to develop skills and experience in minimal access surgery and management of endometriosis & chronic pelvic pain. The successful candidate will be able to complete relevant SITM. The post is available immediately for 12 months initially with the possibility of extending. This post is suitable for post CCT candidates.

Croydon University Hospital caters to a diverse population and has a BSGE recognised tertiary Endometriosis centre. Patients are managed by a team of specialist across several specialities, including colorectal surgery and urology. The O&G department has a large gynaecology workload leading to an abundance of elective and emergency gynaecology experience. The population presents with obstetric complications that are both challenging as well as rewarding. 

Applicants will have at least 3 years’ experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology post-MRCOG or equivalent. Surgical training will be provided in a variety of areas. The job requires laparoscopic experience.

Croydon University Hospital is a large district general hospital which provides care for a very diverse population. There are 16 WTE Consultants and an Associate Specialist. The middle grade consists of a Sub-Specialist Doctor and 9 Specialist Registrars/StR3+. There are 10 Senior House Officers with a mixture of Speciality trainees, GP trainees and Foundation doctors.

Main duties of the job

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology are looking to recruit a Senior Clinical fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with the opportunity to develop skills and experience in minimal access surgery and management of endometriosis & chronic pelvic pain. The successful candidate will be able to complete relevant SITM. The post is available immediately for 12 months initially with the possibility of extending. This post is suitable for post CCT candidates.

 Croydon University Hospital caters to a diverse population and has a BSGE recognised tertiary Endometriosis centre. Patients are managed by a team of specialist across several specialities, including colorectal surgery and urology. The O&G department has a large gynaecology workload leading to an abundance of elective and emergency gynaecology experience. The population presents with obstetric complications that are both challenging as well as rewarding.

Applicants will have at least 3 years’ experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology post-MRCOG or equivalent. Surgical training will be provided in a variety of areas. The job requires laparoscopic experience.

 Croydon University Hospital is a large district general hospital which provides care for a very diverse population. There are 16 WTE Consultants and an Associate Specialist. The middle grade consists of a Sub-Specialist Doctor and 9 Specialist Registrars/StR3+. There are 10 Senior House Officers with a mixture of Speciality trainees, GP trainees and Foundation doctors.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.

These include:
• Croydon University Hospital 
• Purley Hospital 
• The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath 
• Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside 
• A minor injuries unit in New Addington 

The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our Vision:

“Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it”

Our 5 key ‘Here for you’ promises to the people of Croydon are:

• You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff 
• You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff 
• You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians 
• You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to home
• You feel it’s getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.”

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The unit offers a two tier system for junior doctors. The successful applicant will work on the middle grade rota. The job includes nights and weekends on call. There is a regular weekend on-call and approximately three nights monthly.   

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GMC registration
  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • MRCPCH part 1&2
  • APLS and NLS
Desirable criteria
  • BSc

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of three year experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • GMC registered
Desirable criteria
  • MRCOG Part 1
  • Has gynae experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDCapital Nurse, LondonNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationAge positiveImproving working livesDisability confident committedDisability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ron Collaris
Job title
Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist
Email address
[email protected]
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