Subspecialist Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology

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Job summary

A leading teaching hospital in the UK seeks a Subspecialist Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology for a 2-year fixed-term contract. This role requires prior experience in obstetrics and gynaecology and offers opportunities for further training and a consultant appointment in the specialty, supporting a large, diverse patient population in a strong academic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive professional development opportunities

Engagement in educational activities

Qualifications

• Completed 5 years of specialty training in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Registered for BSCCP colposcopy training.
• Intermediate skills in transvaginal gynaecology ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the on-call rota and manage emergencies in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Comprehensive program in Gynaecological Oncology.
• Participate in MDT meetings and educational activities.

Skills

Demonstrates understanding of basic science research or clinical trial methodology

Evidence of academic prizes or honours

Outcomes from previous research experience

Presentations at meetings

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCOG

Completion of MD/PhD

Advanced Training Skills Module in Gynaecological Oncology

Job description

Main area Obstetrics & Gynaecology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment MT05 Contract Fixed term: 24 months (.) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 438-MS3100

Employer Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £70,425 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/06/2025 23:59

Subspecialist Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment MT05

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Subspeciality Fellow in Gynaecology Oncology (ST6 or above level) within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialty at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Prior experience in obstetrics and gynaecology is essential for this post.

The post is a 2-year contract with the prospect of extending to 3 years if required.

Lancashire Teaching Hospital is a large teaching hospital closely linked with the University of Manchester. The successful candidate will contribute to the on call rota as negotiated between themselves and the department, dependant on outstanding training needs of the candidate

Main duties of the job

The Sub-Speciality Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology will work in the Department of Gynaecological Oncology, based at theLancashireTeachingHospitalsNHSTrustundersupervisionofMrGeorgiosAngelopoulos (STPS) and Mr Nick Wood (Deputy STPS). The post offers a comprehensive programme in Gynaecological Oncology and should qualify the candidate for a consultant appointment in the subspecialty.

Candidates who have previous research experience in Gynaecological Oncology may apply to the RCOG Sub-specialty Board for research exemption although regardless a continuing commitment to clinical research will be expected and actively encouraged.

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TheGynaecologicalOncologyserviceincludesfiveGynaecologicalOncology consultants.

WeeklyMDTmeetingsareheldwithclinicalandmedicaloncologytogetherwithradiologyand pathology colleagues on a Thursday morning, there is complex MDT with involvement of colorectal and urology colleagues.

Asavaluedmemberoftheteam,youwillbeincludedintheeducationalandtrainingactivities of the unit and encouraged to contribute to the teaching of nurses, midwives and medical students.

Working for our organisation

LTHTR is a teaching hospital serving a local population of 450,000 across Greater Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.

In gynaecology we provide tertiary gynaecological oncology services for Lancashire and South Cumbria with a specialist team of gynaecology oncologists and host the weekly regional tertiary MDT.

We also provide services in benign gynaecology, early pregnancy, endometriosis, urogynaecology, ambulatory, menopause, paediatric, endocrine disorders, colposcopy, vulval conditions and termination of pregnancy.

The Trust also delivers regional services in neurosciences (neurosurgery and neurology), plastic surgery, renal medicine, vascular surgery, interventional radiology and hosts the regional trauma centre.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer

• The Team

Person specification

• Demonstrates understanding of basic science research or clinical trial methodology
• Evidence of academic prizes or honours at postgraduate level.
• Demonstrable output from previous research experience. Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case reports), within chosen sub- specialty
• Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings.
• Completion or near completion of : • MD/PhD thesis • Advanced Professional Module in Clinical Research Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
• Attendance at course on research methodology, statistics or evidence based medicine.

Management

• Relevant contribution to management within obstetrics and gynaecology (rotas, committees, etc.).
• Attendance at a medical management course.
• High quality output evident from management activities

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCOG
• Evidence of distinction at university or postgraduate examinations. Evidence of further advanced clinical training in relevant sub-specialties (e.g. ATSM, ASM, Diplomas).
• Evidence further training in research, such as • Higher degree (MD/PhD) in relevant subspecialty
• Advanced Professional Module (APM) in Clinical Research.
• Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM) in Gynaecological Oncology
• BSCCP or equivalent

Experience

• Completion of a minimum of 5 years of specialty training in obstetrics and gynaecology at time of appointment i.e. equivalent to ST6/7 with successful ARCPs (or CCT in O&G post-dependent)
• Experience of dealing with complex obstetrics and gynaecology emergencies.
• Comprehensive general training and experience of working in busy obstetrics and gynaecology unit at senior level of training (>5000 deliveries) with solid basic surgical skills.
• Completion of RCOG intermediate gynaecology ultrasound module or equivalent.
• Registered for BSCCP colposcopy training.
• Good progress or completion of ATSM or equivalent.
• Intermediate or advanced skills in transvaginal gynaecology ultrasound.
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history. Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances. Demonstrate clear interest in chosen subspecialty in career pathway to date.
• Further training complementary to chosen career path.

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