Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a sub-specialist training post in Gynaecological Oncology(GO) Surgery at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RSFTH) at Guildford. This is a stand-alone post entirely based at RSFTH for 1 year fixed term contract starting in May 2026, with the possible extension to 2 -3 years depending on progression in training as per the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), Gynae-oncology sub-specialty training curriculum.
The primary purpose of this ESGO approved sub-specialty training post is to provide a comprehensive higher training in Gynaecological Oncology according to the current ESGO syllabus at RSFTH. RSFTH is the regional Cancer Centre for Surrey, West Sussex, and North Hants. The GO programme have gained independent accreditation from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology following reviews and currently have been accredited for 2 further rounds of GO sub-specialty training. The Royal Surrey Foundation Trust Hospital, Gynae-oncology department's sub-specialty training programme (SSTP), was last reviewed and accredited by the ESGO Training committee in October 2024 for a period of 5 years.
Main duties of the job
This post, which is fully funded by the department, allows the subspecialty trainee to benefit from working in Guildford, the largest and most comprehensive Gynaecological Cancer Centre within Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) deanery. In Guildford, there is a proven track record of close collaboration with the neighbouring centres in Maidstone and Brighton with cases referred to Guildford from these and other centres for certain specialist services including: robotic surgery, radical trachelectomy, ovarian transposition prior to pelvic radiotherapy, radical ovarian cancer debulking surgery including those requiring liver and upper abdominal
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust Hospital in Guildford is designed to offer comprehensive clinical training in gynaecology oncology in a progressive modern department working within a well-established and functional multi-disciplinary team, including training in robotics, laparoscopy, open and vaginal/ vulval surgery and ambulatory diagnostic techniques. The Trainee will also gain practical experience in all allied disciplines such as medical and clinical oncology including chemotherapy, brachytherapy and IMRT, diagnostic and interventional radiology, histopathology, and cytology, colorectal, HPB and plastic surgery, palliative medicine, medical management, medical applications of IT, clinical governance, and leadership skills. The department has an active academic research portfolio and is at the forefront of clinical and translational research with close research ties with University of Surrey and University of Brunel, London. All consultants hold academic positions and are actively involved in research. Professor Jay Chatterjee is the named research lead of the department and there are academic research fellows who undertake various research projects for higher academic degrees at any given time. They are ample of research opportunities and the SST will be encouraged to participate in departmental research.
For more details please see the attached JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust Hospital in Guildford is designed to offer comprehensive clinical training in gynaecology oncology in a progressive modern department working within a well-established and functional multi-disciplinary team, including training in robotics, laparoscopy, open and vaginal/ vulval surgery and ambulatory diagnostic techniques. The Trainee will also gain practical experience in all allied disciplines such as medical and clinical oncology including chemotherapy, brachytherapy and IMRT, diagnostic and interventional radiology, histopathology, and cytology, colorectal, HPB and plastic surgery, palliative medicine, medical management, medical applications of IT, clinical governance, and leadership skills. The department has an active academic research portfolio and is at the forefront of clinical and translational research with close research ties with University of Surrey and University of Brunel, London. All consultants hold academic positions and are actively involved in research. Professor Jay Chatterjee is the named research lead of the department and there are academic research fellows who undertake various research projects for higher academic degrees at any given time. They are ample of research opportunities and the SST will be encouraged to participate in departmental research.
For more details please see the attached JD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG or Equivalent
Desirable
- Master's degree Evidence of distinction at university or postgraduate examinations.
- Prior experience in surgical Gynae-oncology.
- Completion intermediate gynaecology ultrasound module or equivalent.
- MD/PhD or thesis submitted prior to commencement of subspecialty training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG or Equivalent
Desirable
- Master's degree Evidence of distinction at university or postgraduate examinations.
- Prior experience in surgical Gynae-oncology.
- Completion intermediate gynaecology ultrasound module or equivalent.
- MD/PhD or thesis submitted prior to commencement of subspecialty training.
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).
