Job overview

Part-time Clinical Research Fellowship in Gynaecological Oncology.

Starting on October 2026 initially for one year and likely extendable.

Applications are invited for one part-time clinical research posts (Clinical Fellow ST6 equivalent) in Gynaecological Oncology at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.  

Royal Surrey Foundation Trust is an internationally renowned training centre for minimal access surgery and is the largest centre for robotic surgery in the UK. The Gynaecological oncology team has pioneered the use of robotics for the management of endometrial, cervical and ovarian cancers in the UK and has an excellent reputation for education & training, data analysis & research. The centre is recognised for subspecialty training by the RCOG and ESGO.

The research component of the posts will be undertaken between the Royal Surrey and Brunel University. The clinical work at the Royal Surrey will be at ST6 level, with each fellow spending two full days of clinical work per week at the hospital, including ward and clinic work as well as regular theatre sessions. This will include robotic surgery and prior training and experience as a robotic surgical first assistance would be highly desirable. 

For further information please contact Nicky Millar, Specialty Manager [email protected], or contact Professor Jay Chatterjee directly ([email protected]).

Main duties of the job

This fixed-term post, initially for one year and likely extendable following successful review, is aimed at a career hospital doctor pursuing a career in Gynaecological oncology. This is not recognized as a training post and so UK O&G trainees would require OOPE or OOPR to be taken. 

The department performs approximately 450 cancer operations per annum, of which approximately 180 are for ovarian cancer. The clinical workload is approximately half robotic and half open cancer surgery. Small numbers of complex benign tertiary referrals are also undertaken and risk-reducing surgery, mainly arising from the Gene Carrier Clinic which Mr. Tailor undertakes together with colleagues form clinical genetics and breast surgery. Close working relations are expected with the two other clinical fellows, four CNSs and secretarial and administrative team. The Consultants are readily available for support and advice and take part in a daily on call rota. The department embraces clinical research, audit, and service improvement initiatives.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo