Job summary
This is a whole time post as Subspecialty trainee in Gynaecological Oncology with sessions split between University Hospitals of Leicester and Northampton General. The applicant must be enthusiastic and be committed and will undertake a 2 or 3 year, fixed training programme leading to a subspecialist accreditation in Gynaecological Oncology. There is a commitment to high quality tertiary Gynaecology Oncology Services to a 2 million population based within Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and North Buckinghamshire, also supporting Cancer Units at Kettering and Milton Keynes. The trainee programme will provide the opportunity to contribute in the treatment of gynaecological cancer.
Main duties of the job
The weekly timetable may vary during the course of the training, subject to College recommendations, but a typical weekly programme will be as follows :-
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM
Gynae Onc clinic
Theatre LGH - GO
Theatre LGH - GO
Gynae Onc clinic
TBA
PM
TBA
Theatre LGH - GO
Theatre LGH - GO
MDT
TBA
The individual requirements set out in the Syllabus for subspecialty training issued by the RCOG will be covered by reading, teaching and clinical experience. 5 Throughout the two year training period the trainees will be expected to:
Gain experience in undergraduate/postgraduate teaching
Be able to discuss the ethical and legal aspects of the clinical practice of Gynaecology Oncology
Undertake some administrative responsibility which will allow the development of skills relevant to the future provision and organisation of clinical services
Keep a record of their skills development and experience obtained.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their Clinical Department. They will have an understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS. The successful candidate will be required to work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors. Adequate office space and secretarial support will be made available on both hospital sites University Hospital of Leicester Were one of the largest and busiest teaching Trusts in England. Our three hospitals - the Glenfield, General and the Royal Infirmary were joined together in 2000. We employ over 10,000 staff to treat a diverse population of nearly one million people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, as well as a further two to three million people from neighbouring counties. High quality specialist care particularly in cancer, renal and cardiac services has gained us a national and international reputation. We are at the forefront of many research programmes and new surgical procedures, such as keyhole heart valve surgery and our research into diabetes, genetics and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. We also play a vital role in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, by working closely with local universities. Our purpose is to deliver Caring at its best for all the people who visit Leicesters hospitals, either as patients, the public or as staff. 6 Our vision is the journey from Good to Great, moving from where we are now to where we want to be. This is supported by some focused objectives in serving our different markets and patient groups. To succeed we will need to invest in our services, our people and our buildings. This requires that we generate the profits to fund our future. Our strategy to achieve this will be.
The centre of a local acute emergency network
The regional hospital of choice for planned care
Nationally recognised teaching, clinical & support services
Internationally recognised specialist services supported by research and development
In undertaking this role you are expected at all times to behave in accordance with our Trust values which demonstrate your commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients. This will be in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints. Working within this vision, each Clinical Business Unit (CBU) and Corporate Department will contribute to enabling us to become a recognised centre of clinical, teaching and research excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their Clinical Department. They will have an understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS. The successful candidate will be required to work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors. Adequate office space and secretarial support will be made available on both hospital sites University Hospital of Leicester Were one of the largest and busiest teaching Trusts in England. Our three hospitals - the Glenfield, General and the Royal Infirmary were joined together in 2000. We employ over 10,000 staff to treat a diverse population of nearly one million people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, as well as a further two to three million people from neighbouring counties. High quality specialist care particularly in cancer, renal and cardiac services has gained us a national and international reputation. We are at the forefront of many research programmes and new surgical procedures, such as keyhole heart valve surgery and our research into diabetes, genetics and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. We also play a vital role in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, by working closely with local universities. Our purpose is to deliver Caring at its best for all the people who visit Leicesters hospitals, either as patients, the public or as staff. 6 Our vision is the journey from Good to Great, moving from where we are now to where we want to be. This is supported by some focused objectives in serving our different markets and patient groups. To succeed we will need to invest in our services, our people and our buildings. This requires that we generate the profits to fund our future. Our strategy to achieve this will be.
The centre of a local acute emergency network
The regional hospital of choice for planned care
Nationally recognised teaching, clinical & support services
Internationally recognised specialist services supported by research and development
In undertaking this role you are expected at all times to behave in accordance with our Trust values which demonstrate your commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients. This will be in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints. Working within this vision, each Clinical Business Unit (CBU) and Corporate Department will contribute to enabling us to become a recognised centre of clinical, teaching and research excellence.
Person Specification
PROBITY
Essential
- Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Professional Integrity:
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all Managing Others & Team Involvement:
- Able to work in multi -professional teams & supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients
- Ability to cope with stress and has leadership qualities Ability to work as part of a multi -disciplinary team
- EnthusiasmShow interest and enthusiasm and demonstrate management Ability Capacity to work effectively with others Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies. Appropriate Knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous workbased assessments, and portfolio evidence. Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent Experience of participation in audit Understanding of principles of research
Desirable
- Knowledge of Gynaeoncology and Guidance for service provision of Gynae Cancer services in the UK. MD/publications to qualify for exemption from research year Application form Interview / Selection centre
Knowledge of Gynaeoncology and Guidance for service provision of Gynae Cancer services in the UK.
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training General post MRCOG clinical experience
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Applicants will have successfully completed the Part II MRCOG examination and at least 5 years of specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology with satisfactory Evidence of previous research experience with first author publications and/or a higher research degree eg MD/PhD Application form 29 recent ARCP outcomes 1
Desirable
- Evidence of previous research experience with first author publications and/or a higher research degree eg MD/PhD Evidence of relevant previous experience in Gynae-oncology. Ultrasound skills Colposcopy experience/BSCCP accreditation Interview/Selection centre CAREER
HEALTH
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: ? That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or ? have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.
FITNESS TO PRACTICE
Essential
- is up to date and fit to practice safely
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice Eligibility to work in the UK. MBBS MRCOG
Person Specification
PROBITY
Essential
- Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Professional Integrity:
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all Managing Others & Team Involvement:
- Able to work in multi -professional teams & supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients
- Ability to cope with stress and has leadership qualities Ability to work as part of a multi -disciplinary team
- EnthusiasmShow interest and enthusiasm and demonstrate management Ability Capacity to work effectively with others Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies. Appropriate Knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous workbased assessments, and portfolio evidence. Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent Experience of participation in audit Understanding of principles of research
Desirable
- Knowledge of Gynaeoncology and Guidance for service provision of Gynae Cancer services in the UK. MD/publications to qualify for exemption from research year Application form Interview / Selection centre
Knowledge of Gynaeoncology and Guidance for service provision of Gynae Cancer services in the UK.
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training General post MRCOG clinical experience
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Applicants will have successfully completed the Part II MRCOG examination and at least 5 years of specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology with satisfactory Evidence of previous research experience with first author publications and/or a higher research degree eg MD/PhD Application form 29 recent ARCP outcomes 1
Desirable
- Evidence of previous research experience with first author publications and/or a higher research degree eg MD/PhD Evidence of relevant previous experience in Gynae-oncology. Ultrasound skills Colposcopy experience/BSCCP accreditation Interview/Selection centre CAREER
HEALTH
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: ? That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or ? have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.
FITNESS TO PRACTICE
Essential
- is up to date and fit to practice safely
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice Eligibility to work in the UK. MBBS MRCOG
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).
