Job summary
Applications are invited for at least 6 months Trust Doctor (ST5+) in Gynaecological Oncology post at Royal London Hospital to commence as soon as possible.
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.
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
Main duties of the job
The trainee will be responsible for the pre-operative assessment, intra-operative management and post-operative care of all patients with gynaecological cancer.
The trainee will attend at least 1 gynaecological oncology lists each week. Concomitant operating lists in colorectal surgery, urological surgery and vascular surgery exist and the post holder will be encouraged to avail himself/herself of this breadth of expertise.
The trainee will attend weekly gynaecological oncology clinics and Rapid Access clinics.
In addition, the trainee may conduct a colposcopy clinic. All clinics will be performed with consultant supervision.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other Aspects of the postThe post holder will, with the other subspecialty fellow, be responsible for daily ward roundswith the junior medical staff. This post has emphasis on diagnostic clinics thereby, postholderwill be expected to attend rapid access clinics.
We are fortunate to have a close working relationship with the Department of Histopathology and diagnostic radiology. The trainee will be responsible for the co-ordination of the weekly MDT meetings with our MDM co-ordinator, presenting patients details and implementing management plans post MDM.
Medical AuditBarts Health NHS Trust has a medical audit department which is actively co-ordinating developments in this field. The post-holder would be expected to participate in the Directorates medical audit programme and our Departments monthly audit meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other Aspects of the postThe post holder will, with the other subspecialty fellow, be responsible for daily ward roundswith the junior medical staff. This post has emphasis on diagnostic clinics thereby, postholderwill be expected to attend rapid access clinics.
We are fortunate to have a close working relationship with the Department of Histopathology and diagnostic radiology. The trainee will be responsible for the co-ordination of the weekly MDT meetings with our MDM co-ordinator, presenting patients details and implementing management plans post MDM.
Medical AuditBarts Health NHS Trust has a medical audit department which is actively co-ordinating developments in this field. The post-holder would be expected to participate in the Directorates medical audit programme and our Departments monthly audit meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCOG or European CCST
Desirable
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
- As in MRCOG training
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS
- Computing and IT skills
Desirable
- Competent in simple MIS hysterectomy and simple open hysterectomy
- BSCCP accreditation (or equivalent)
Academic Achievements Research Publications
Essential
- Research experience; for example peer review publication or presentation at national or international meetings (eg BGCS )
Desirable
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCOG or European CCST
Desirable
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
- As in MRCOG training
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS
- Computing and IT skills
Desirable
- Competent in simple MIS hysterectomy and simple open hysterectomy
- BSCCP accreditation (or equivalent)
Academic Achievements Research Publications
Essential
- Research experience; for example peer review publication or presentation at national or international meetings (eg BGCS )
Desirable
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.
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).
