Job summary
SUB-SPECIALTY TRAINEE
IN GYNAECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY
Site: Chelsea
Hours: 40 hours per week plus on calls
Length of contract: 2 or 3 years (depending on research exempt)
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for RCOG accredited Sub-specialty Trainee in Gynaecological Oncology at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London.
This exciting role provides comprehensive training in the surgical management of gynaecological malignancies, together with non-surgical management including medical oncology, radiotherapy and palliative care. The successful candidate will work with an experienced and supportive team in a world-renowned cancer hospital. Research experience in the field is essential and MD or PhD is an advantage. The post is approved for Subspecialty Training in Gynaecological Oncology by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists.
Candidates must have completed at least ST5 with a satisfactory ARCP outcome, or equivalent. Trainees need to bring their own NTN number. 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 prior to application.
About us
The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.
Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for a more detailed breakdown of the role and its main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for a more detailed breakdown of the role and its main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG or European CCST
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- The candidate should have been accredited/have CCST, 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
- Basic gynaecological oncology training
Desirable
- Additional clinical experience during general training
Training / Management / Audit Experience
Essential
- Training expected 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
Essential
- Research experience; for example, peer review publication or presentation at national or international meetings (e.g. BGCS)
Desirable
- Two first-author papers of original research in citable, refereed MEDLINE journals.
- GCP accreditation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG or European CCST
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- The candidate should have been accredited/have CCST, 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
- Basic gynaecological oncology training
Desirable
- Additional clinical experience during general training
Training / Management / Audit Experience
Essential
- Training expected 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
Essential
- Research experience; for example, peer review publication or presentation at national or international meetings (e.g. BGCS)
Desirable
- Two first-author papers of original research in citable, refereed MEDLINE journals.
- GCP accreditation
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).
