Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Subspecialty Trainee Fellow In Gynaecological Oncology

The closing date is 15 October 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of a Subspecialty Trainee Fellow in Gynaeoncology at Pan-Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre.

Applicants should possess MRCOG or an equivalent qualification, must be registered with the GMC and have achieved ST6/7 or above.

This is not a Deanery funded training post and does not come with an NTN.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at the Pan Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre which is one of the busiest and largest Gynae oncology Cancer Centres in UK. This is a RCOG Subspecialty Training Committee approved post for 2 or 3 years depending upon the previous research experience. The candidate will be expected to be involved in continued research and teaching.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

36 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-WC-7342693

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Dudley Road

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Interested applicants who wish further information should contact Miss Kavita Singh (Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon) and Mr Janos Balega (Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon) via switch board on Telephone: 0121 554 3801 / 0121 507 4620. Visiting the centre is available to short listed applicants only.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interested applicants who wish further information should contact Miss Kavita Singh (Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon) and Mr Janos Balega (Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon) via switch board on Telephone: 0121 554 3801 / 0121 507 4620. Visiting the centre is available to short listed applicants only.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • MRCOG Part 2 or equivalent.

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Completed clinical training to ST5 and be eligible for entry into advanced specialist training programme (year 6 and 7)
  • Evidence of relevant previous experience in gynecological oncology is required.
  • Applicants will have successfully completed the Part II MRCOG examination.

Desirable

  • Evidence of successfully working in a multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Essential

  • Fulfils all other essential criteria as per personal specification
  • GMC registration with License to Practice

Desirable

  • Additional clinical skills e.g. minimal invasive surgery, open surgery, performing diagnostic procedures
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • MRCOG Part 2 or equivalent.

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Completed clinical training to ST5 and be eligible for entry into advanced specialist training programme (year 6 and 7)
  • Evidence of relevant previous experience in gynecological oncology is required.
  • Applicants will have successfully completed the Part II MRCOG examination.

Desirable

  • Evidence of successfully working in a multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Essential

  • Fulfils all other essential criteria as per personal specification
  • GMC registration with License to Practice

Desirable

  • Additional clinical skills e.g. minimal invasive surgery, open surgery, performing diagnostic procedures

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Dudley Road

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Dudley Road

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon

Kavita Singh

kavitasingh@nhs.net

01215543801

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

36 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-WC-7342693

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Dudley Road

Birmingham

B18 7QH


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