Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider in Camden Town is seeking a motivated Clinical Fellow specializing in gynaecological oncology. The role involves gaining substantial surgical experience, participating in clinics and MDTs, and contributing to the educational programme. Ideal candidates will have completed MRCOG Part 3 and be GMC registered. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance skills while providing high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in gynaecological oncology and surgical procedures.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinics and participate in MDT meetings.
• Engage in clinical governance and patient management.
• Contribute to the departmental academic programme.

Skills

Gynaecological oncology experience

Surgical skills

Audit participation

Team collaboration

Education

Completed MRCOG Part 3

GMC Registration

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a well‑motivated doctor to gain experience in gynaecological oncology and high level gynaecological surgical experience, working as a fellow primarily for gynaecological oncology services.

This post supports the candidate to gain experience in the Royal College of O&G core curriculum along with Gynaecological oncology SITM. Educational and clinical supervision is provided, and the post holder will be encouraged to engage with the e‑portfolio to document training competencies. Day‑to‑day clinical responsibilities are a significant part of the training offered to the Clinical Fellow, and opportunities are taken for informal clinical teaching as appropriate.

All doctors are expected to undertake audit and to make a regular contribution to the Departmental academic programme. The Trust Education Centre includes library facilities with close links to King's College London School of Medicine and Guys Cancer Centre. Part of this role is participation in clinical governance processes, patient tracking list management, Gynaecological oncology MDTs, complex case meetings and review of ward patients.

The post holder will contribute to consultant‑led clinics and gain additional skills while working closely with the gynaecological oncology team. The post holder will participate fully in the department with opportunity to attend gynaecological oncology specialist clinics and gain additional skills while working closely with the gynaecological oncology team.

Key Clinical Activities

• Rapid access cancer service clinics
• Transvaginal scan clinics
• Outpatient hysteroscopy and colposcopy clinics
• Theatre sessions with oncology team
• Leading gynaecology MDT
• Audit and research opportunities

The successful candidate will participate in the 1:8 full shift rota providing cover for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a three‑tier system. The consultant is resident from 0800 to 2200 to support high‑quality care and outstanding training opportunities in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Qualifications

• Completed MRCOG Part 3 with a commitment to gain specialist skills in gynaecological surgery and oncology
• Registered with the GMC

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Aspirations

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our EDI initiatives contribute to cultivating a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the five aspirations.