Trust Doctors (eqv to ST5+) in Gynae Oncology

Cencora | Pharma solutions; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in London is seeking a Trust Doctor in Gynaecological Oncology for a 6-month post starting June 2025. The role involves surgical management of gynaecological malignancies and provides an opportunity for professional development in a clinical setting focused on excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Continuing professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Completion of at least ST5 or equivalent in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Basic gynaecological oncology training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical and non-surgical management for gynaecological cancers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team approach for patient care.
• Engage in management and audit activities, contributing to research.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Negotiation

Education

MB BS or equivalent

MRCOG or European CCST

MD, PhD or FRCS

Job description

Applications are invited for at least 6 months Trust Doctor in Gynaecological Oncology post at Royal London Hospital to commence from June 2025.

Training in the surgical management of gynaecological malignancies, together with non-surgical management including medical oncology, radiotherapy and palliative care will be provided within the context of the Gynaecology Oncology Team

Applicants must have completed at least ST5 of higher training or equivalent, have prior experience in Gynaecology Oncology. This post is not approved for training. If applying from outside the Deanery, approval for Out of Programme Training must be obtained, and candidates should discuss their application with their Training Programme Director.

Main duties of the job

The Gynaecological Cancer Centre of Royal London Hospital serves the former Northeast London Cancer Network (NELCN) which includes a population of approximately 1.7 million people. Non-surgical oncological services include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and palliative care. In selected women adjuvant treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy is administered at our Joint Cancer Centre at The Queen's Hospital.

The Department of Gynaecological Oncology at the Gynaecological Cancer Centre of the Royal London Hospital is the sole site for the surgical management of women in the network with gynaecological malignancies, apart from women with low to intermediate risk endometrial cancer and adnexal masses who are treated at our referring Gynaecological Cancer Units.

The recently agreed planned restructuring of surgical services across Barts Health within the Sustaining Safe and Compassionate Care: the next ten years agenda will see RLH site further developed as a leading centre for complex abdominal-pelvic surgery. The GO department is leading on this redevelopment.

At Royal London there are 6 consultant gynaecological oncological surgeons. There are comprehensive clinical nurse specialists, palliative care and pain service provision at the Royal London. There is a dedicated gynaecological ward with 20 dedicated Gynaecological Oncology and benign Gynaecology beds.

About us

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCOG or European CCST

Desirable

• MD, PhD or FRCS

Knowledge

Essential

• The candidate should have been accredited/have CCT, or have completed at least five years of ST training with a satisfactory ARCP outcome, (candidates must bring their own NTN with them in this case) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, or equivalent.

Clinical Expertise in Gynaecological Oncology

Essential

• Basic gynaecological oncology training

Desirable

• Evidence of additional clinical experience in or relevant to Gynaecological Oncology

Management/Audit Experience

Essential

• Research experience for example peer review publication or presentation at national or international meetings (eg BGCS )

Desirable

• MD/PhD GCP accreditation

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good leadership skills Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Ability to work with other teams within the Trust. Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.

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