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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Grade
MT04+
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (With the possible extension to 2 years)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
159-LWH-128-25
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£61,825 - £70,425 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/07/2025 23:59

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Research Fellow in Urogynaecology

MT04+

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

Liverpool Women's Hospital is delighted to be able to continue it's successful Research Fellow in Urogynaecology post. This post is now in it's 6th year and has seen great success with one candidate being appointed to a subspecialist post in Urogynaecology.

The post is designed to offer research training for individuals planning a career as a subspecialist in Urogynaecology. As such, the post will provide the training needed to meet the research component of subspecialty training as per RCOG curriculum.

The post is fixed term for a period of 12 months (with a possible extension to 2 years) with a start date of August 2025 in line with the national O&G rotation. If necessary, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for out of programme training for research with HEE.

The post will be supervised by Miss Gillian Fowler, Consultant Urogynaecologist, together with Mr Andrew Sharp, Senior Lecturer. It will be expected that the successful candidate will submit at least one manuscript for publication (as per RCOG subspecialty training programme) together with completion of the RCOG Advanced Professional Module in Research.

 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

The urogynaecology research fellow will join a team of urogynaecology surgeons, specialist nurses and our urogynaecology link midwife. The department has a long history in urogynaecology research, particularly focused on obstetric anal sphincter injury. We run a weekly perineal clinic for the follow up of all women sustaining obstetric anal sphincter injury which includes performing anorectal testing, both endoanal ultrasound and anorectal manometry. There will be opportunities for the post holder to obtain skills in performing and interpreting these tests.

The candidate would be provided with a template timetable. This will predominantly be in research but will include the MDT, Perineal Clinic and a labour ward session as per regional guidance for out of programme training.

The department runs on obstetric anal sphincter injury repair. The post holder will be expected to help in the organisation and delivery of these training days which occur twice per year.

The successful candidate will also work with the SPR (middle grade) on call rota in both obstetrics and gynaecology, currently working a full shift rota of up to 48 hours per week on average. This includes prospective cover for the annual/study leave of colleagues.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The urogynaecology research fellow will join a team of urogynaecology surgeons, specialist nurses and our urogynaecology link midwife. The department has a long history in urogynaecology research, particularly focused on obstetric anal sphincter injury. We run a weekly perineal clinic for the follow up of all women sustaining obstetric anal sphincter injury which includes performing anorectal testing, both endoanal ultrasound and anorectal manometry. There will be opportunities for the post holder to obtain skills in performing and interpreting these tests.

The candidate would be provided with a template timetable. This will predominantly be in research but will include the MDT, Perineal Clinic and a labour ward session as per regional guidance for out of programme training.

The department runs on obstetric anal sphincter injury repair. The post holder will be expected to help in the organisation and delivery of these training days which occur twice per year.

The successful candidate will also work with the SPR (middle grade) on call rota in both obstetrics and gynaecology, currently working a full shift rota of up to 48 hours per week on average. This includes prospective cover for the annual/study leave of colleagues.

Person specification

GMC Registration

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
Desirable criteria
  • Higher Medical Degree or Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MRCOG Part 1
Desirable criteria
  • MRCOG Part 2

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate experience in Urogynaecology
  • Evidence of participation in research
  • Evidence of participation in research Meetings
Desirable criteria
  • Presentation at Urogynaecology Meetings
  • Publications in Urogynaecology

Ability

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge, clinical and technical skills to work at Registrar level
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of critical thinking
  • Evidence of critical in urogynaecology

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gillian Fowler
Job title
Consultant Urogynaecologist
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
L9 7AL
Telephone
0151 706 4666
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