Junior Clinical Fellow - Gynaeoncology

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology at the Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre in Gateshead. This 12-month role involves managing complex patients, contributing to clinical research, and developing surgical skills within a highly regarded team in a Centre of Excellence for Ovarian Cancer.

Benefits

Commitment to continuing educational development

Multidisciplinary team environment

Contribute to clinical research projects

Qualifications

• Eligibility or valid GMC registration.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Aim to pursue a career in gynaecological oncology.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex oncological and surgical patients.
• Contribute to outpatient clinics for gynaecological oncology.
• Assist in operating theatre and develop surgical skills.

Skills

Communication

Team working

Organizational skills

Clinical audit

Advanced communication skills

Education

MRCOG or equivalent

Completion of UK Foundation program or equivalent

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.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.

This post is for 12 months which may be extended to a longer period, subject to clinical needs and availability of funding. The successful applicant will gain experience in managing complex oncological and surgical patients.They will be given the opportunity to be involved in clinical research projects and audits.

It is expected that shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on the 18th of July 2025.

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 surgical 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. Communication, team working and organizational 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 clinics, colposcopy clinics and vulva clinics. They will be able to assist in operating theatre and will have the opportunity to develop surgical skills.

About us

We care passionately about our staff - 'our people' - are the heart of our organisation. Our vision is to make the Trust the best place to work, and we believe the people who work and volunteer for us make the difference between good care and excellent care.

And our workforce agrees! In the 2021 national NHS Staff Survey, our staff told us they would recommend the Trust to others as a great place to work.

While they told us patient care is of course their priority, our staff ranked the trust among the top 25 in the country - well above the national average and outperforming other Trusts in areas such as:

• Equality and diversity - we were ranked above average in terms of acting fairly when it came to career progression or promotion, with nearly 90% of staff agreeing that we treat them fairly, regardless of people's ethnic background, sexual orientation, age or gender.
• Recommending the Trust as a place for care or treatment
• Feeling that your role makes a difference to patients
• Involvement in decisions that affect your team or area
• Feeling safe at work

Job responsibilities

We are looking for one Clinical Fellow (CF) who is keen to work in gynaecological oncology. Clinical duties will be based within the Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre which is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, a busy dedicated gynaecological oncology tertiary centre with 14 operating lists per week. The post of Clinical Fellow is advertised for a fixed term period of 12 months which may be extended to a longer period, subject to clinical needs and availability of funding.

THE NORTHERN GYNAECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY CENTRE (NGOC)

The Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre (NGOC) was founded in 1948and is based in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. The NGOC is a tertiary referral centre for the Northern Deanery/North East & North Cumbria Cancer Network, with a catchment population of 2.5 million. Recently, with reconfiguration of regional services, the NGOC has been named Lead Provider of tertiary gynaecological oncology care for women within this whole region.

The department of Gynaecological Oncology at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has an international reputation, and attracts fellows and trainees from the UK and abroad. The NGOC provides the Integrated Cancer Centre Service to the Northern Cancer Network.

Full details are included within the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

• Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative.
• Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice.
• Previous NHS experience
• Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
• Eligibility or valid / relevant GMC registration.
• Commitment to continuing educational and personal development.
• Valid permit / status to remain/work in UK.
• Valid GMC registration with a licence to practice in the UK.
• Completion of UK Foundation program or equivalent.
• Experience in formal and informal teaching.
• Evidence of clinical audit.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of continuing education and personal development.
• Knowledge of IT
• Evidence of training in advanced communication skills
• MRCOG part 1
• MRCOG or equivalent.
• Experience in O&G at senior SHO/ST level.
• Research experience.
• Aiming to pursue a career in gynaecological oncology or an allied surgical specialty.

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.