Clinical Fellow Gynaeoncology

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gateshead seeks motivated individuals for a Gynaecological Oncology role. Responsibilities include managing complex oncological patients, contributing to clinical research, and working in a team setting. The ideal candidate will possess valid GMC registration, MRCOG or equivalent, and clinical audit experience. This position offers a full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months, with opportunities to develop skills in surgery and research.

Qualifications

• Valid GMC registration with a licence to practice in the UK.
• Significant experience in O&G at senior SHO/ST level.
• Experience in colposcopy and BSCCP accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Care for gynaecological oncology patients in a full shift rota.
• Work with a Subspecialty Fellow during on-call.
• Contribute to clinical research in vulva and ovarian cancer.

Skills

Clinical audit

Teaching experience

Colposcopy experience

Research

Education

Valid GMC registration

MRCOG or equivalent

Progress towards Higher Medical Qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals, interested in Gynaecological Oncology to join a reputable and established team of clinicians and researchers. The successful applicant will gain experience in managing complex oncological and surgical patients, and will be given dedicated time in their rota for clinical research and audits. This post is for 12 months which may be extended to a longer period, subject to clinical needs and progress of projects.

Based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, the Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre (NGOC) offers a broad range of surgery, and is famed for its ultra‑radical surgical repertoire, and early adoption of innovation. It is a European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) accredited Centre of Excellence for Ovarian Cancer.

Main duties of the job

The post holder's clinical duties will be based on our in‑patient surgical ward, outpatient clinics and operating theatre. The work on the ward encompasses arranging investigations, selecting appropriate treatment and providing peri‑operative care. This includes consultations on Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) for review of gynaecological oncology patients who need to be seen in a (semi‑)urgent timeframe. The post holder will require excellent communication skills to work on this ward providing care to patients with a wide range of disease presentations. Team working and organisational skills are paramount in the care of our patients. The post holder will be required to demonstrate an awareness of the limitations of their practice.

The post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of outpatient clinics which include new and follow‑up gynaecological oncology, colposcopy and vulva clinics. They will be able to assist in operating theatres and will have the opportunity to develop surgical skills.

There will be dedicated time allocated into the rota for research and the post holder will be expected to contribute to two clinical research projects in the field of vulva cancer and in the field of ovarian cancer.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D‑Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will take part in a full shift rota, with 6 other trainees and this is to manage gynaecological oncology patients only. There is no obstetric or general gynaecology on call. This is a non‑resident on call 1:7 on a 2‑tier rota. When first on call you will be supported by a Subspecialty Fellow in the first period and a consultant off‑site.

Please see the attached JD and PS for further information in relation to this post and the essential criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Valid GMC registration with a licence to practice in the UK.
• MRCOG or equivalent.
• Progress towards Higher Medical Qualification

Experience

• Evidence of clinical audit.
• Experience in O&G at senior SHO/ST level.
• Experience in formal and informal teaching.
• Colposcopy experience / BSCCP accreditation or equivalent
• Research and Teaching Experience

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.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

297‑7694211

Job locations

QE Hospital, Gatehsead Health NHS Foundation Trust