Subspeciality Trainee in Gynaecological Oncology

Job summary

This RCOG-accredited subspecialty training programme represents an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join the Gynaecological Oncology department at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a premier tertiary referral centre.

Main duties of the job

This is a training post, and the priority will be to develop the surgical and clinical skills required for successful completion of the RCOG subspecialty training programme.

The successful candidate will be expected to attend and prepare for theatre lists (average 5 three sessions theatre lists/ week), manage outpatient work, lead ward rounds, prepare for the MDT meeting, liaise across specialties and with the regional network, and organise the junior team rota. As such, a high level of leadership, management and organisational skills will be necessary for this post.

Candidates will be expected to have significant experience of working in a gynaecological oncology department, with knowledge of treatment pathways and evidence-based cancer management and demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients.

Level of surgical experience (both open surgery and minimal access) is expected to be high to be able to progress at the expected standard for this competitive programme. Alongside their gynae oncology work, the candidate will undertake work with allied specialties to supplement their learning.

The candidate will be expected to lead service improvement, audit and research work, and risk management work and would therefore be expected to have high levels of written and verbal communication skills for presented work.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• MRCOG or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher academic degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• First author research publications in gynae-oncology
• BSCCP accreditation or registered in training

Experience

Essential

• Completion of ST5 Obstetrics and Gynaecology training or equivalent
• Wide experience in gynaecology surgery

Desirable

• Additional clinical experience/training that may be required

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Competent surgeon
• A good understanding of gynaecological oncology
• Good time management
• Able to work under pressure
• Demonstrate sound decision-making skills and ability exert authority at a level appropriate for the post and/or situation

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
• Able to show empathy towards patients
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Able to work co-operatively with other teams within the Trust and the NLCN

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Experience in teaching
• Able to demonstrate good leadership skills

Additional Information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, 25 Grafton Way, London, WC1E 6DB

Employer's website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Contact for questions

Consultant Director: Mr Ioannis Kotsopoulos – [contact hidden]