Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow in Gynaecology Oncology at The Royal London Hospital, to commence in September 2025 or thereafter (start date will be mutually agreed). This is a 6 month post extendable to 12 months (or more). The post has a major research component.
At Barts Health, we provide a comprehensive range of clinical care to patients with gynaecological cancer. The academic activity is undertaken at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London. The successful applicant will play an integral role as part of the gynaecological oncology clinical academic Women's Precision Prevention (WPP) team working at the Centre for Cancer Screening, Prevention & Early Diagnosis (CCSPED), Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Charterhouse Square, London.
The post holder will play an important role in the clinical multi-disciplinary team (which includes 6 consultants, 3 subspecialty fellows, 6 SHOs and clinical nurse specialists) who manage patients with Gynaecological cancer. The person will receive exposure to management of high-risk/ familial gynaecological cancer patients at the Barts Womens Precision Prevention Clinic.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the post outlined are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in research projects working closely with the academic team at QMUL. This will include recruitment to clinical trials and participation and training in clinical research. Clinical duties include management of women at increased risk of gynaecological cancer, care of women under the women's precision prevention clinic, contribution to recruitment to clinical trials, provision of peri-operative care, admissions and discharge procedures, checking of results and communicating with other medical staff and General Practitioners. involvement in MDT functioning and all aspects of patient care. Additionally the postholder will undertake quality improvement projects and participate in teaching activities available in department. There will be a 1:7 weekend daytime on call commitment. The post holder will need to contribute to prospective cover for clinical duties of colleagues on leave.
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 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.
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 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
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration and Licence to Practice with the GMC
- MRCOG Part 1
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Prior audit experience, the applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including:
- oGood clinical care
- oMaintaining good medical practice
- oTeaching and training, appraising and assessing
- oRelationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- oWorking with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- oProbity and Health
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate for ST3-ST6 level in Gynaecology and Obstetrics or equivalent
Desirable
- Prior research experience
- Presentations
- Publications
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
- oAbility to communicate with clarity & intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- oAbility to work with other teams within the Trust
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oAbility to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead and make decisions
- oAbility to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others
- oMultidisciplinary working
Experience
Essential
- Experience appropriate for ST3 to ST6 level in Gynaecology and Obstetrics or equivalent
- Prior audit experience
Other
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate:
- o an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- o the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- o an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- o the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- o initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- o an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional Behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
- The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration and Licence to Practice with the GMC
- MRCOG Part 1
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Prior audit experience, the applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including:
- oGood clinical care
- oMaintaining good medical practice
- oTeaching and training, appraising and assessing
- oRelationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- oWorking with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- oProbity and Health
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate for ST3-ST6 level in Gynaecology and Obstetrics or equivalent
Desirable
- Prior research experience
- Presentations
- Publications
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
- oAbility to communicate with clarity & intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- oAbility to work with other teams within the Trust
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oAbility to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead and make decisions
- oAbility to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others
- oMultidisciplinary working
Experience
Essential
- Experience appropriate for ST3 to ST6 level in Gynaecology and Obstetrics or equivalent
- Prior audit experience
Other
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate:
- o an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- o the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- o an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- o the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- o initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- o an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional Behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
- The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
