Clinical Fellow Gynaeoncology

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking motivated individuals for a Gynaecological Oncology position in Gateshead. The role focuses on managing complex oncological patients, working collaboratively within a dynamic clinical team. Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient care, alongside opportunities for research and skill development in surgery. The post offers a supportive work environment emphasizing the health and wellbeing of staff. Experience in clinical settings and strong communication skills are essential. This role is pivotal in contributing to advancements in gynaecological cancer treatment.

Benefits

Supportive health and wellbeing programs

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex oncological and surgical patients.
• Ability to coordinate peri-operative care and consultations for patients urgently.
• Willingness to engage in clinical research projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-patient surgical ward duties and outpatient clinics.
• Conduct investigations and select appropriate treatments.
• Assist in operating theatres and develop surgical skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working

Organisational skills

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.

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.

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. 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.