Job summary
This role involves working within team delivering tertiary-level surgical care to Gynaecological cancer patients. It requires a dedicated individual interested in gynaecological cancer and who will be immersed in complex surgery and all this entails under direct Consultant supervision. Pivotal to the role would be good communication skills to discuss in detail diagnosis, complex surgical issues, and subsequent managements. Strong background in general gynaecology required to provide good understanding of patient journey prior to cancer diagnosis and support patient throughout. The fellow must work well in a team and across other surgical and non-surgical specialities at The Christie. Surgical training will be tailored according to the individual's ability.
Main duties of the job
Active participation in weekly Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings to triage patients accordingly for local or specialist surgery. Consultation of new and follow up patients in clinics supervised by Consultant and supported by Clinical Nurse Specialist will occur regularly. Identification and subsequent management of complex pre-operative issues will be encountered. Daily teaching ward rounds/ pre-operative assessments with fixed theatre sessions will be expected. Surgical training will be tailored according to the individual fellow's ability but wide range of surgical exposure available. There will be opportunity to provide emergency services which covers all the surgical specialities in the directorate (gynaecology, colorectal, urology & plastics), if the SAS doctor wishes.
Opportunity for peripheral clinics at different hospitals to maintain BSCCP accreditation and provide colposcopy service and oncology follow up clinics.
Research, audit and involvement in clinical governance within the role is encouraged and will bw accommodated within weekly timetable.
The role involves teaching and support to junior doctors, clinical fellows in gynaecology and other surgical specialities (colorectal, urology, plastics), medical students and Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Surgical First Assistants.
The role requires a diligent and hard-working person with an enthusiasm for surgery and gynaecological oncology. We welcome individuals who will actively engage with the team.
About us
The Gynaecological Oncology team involves 6 Consultants, 1 Sub-specialty Trainee and 2 Clinical Fellows. We are supported by team of 4 Clinical Nurse Specialist. We are friendly, hard-working team focused on delivering high quality patient-centred care. We encourage all members of team to engage in SMDT, clinics and inpatient care. We meet regularly to discuss governance and operational meetings. We are unique team as we focus on gynaecology cancers and support "complex pelvic" cases from other specialities, without distractions from general gynaecology and obstetrics colleagues as we are privileged to be based in dedicated Cancer Centre. We have good infra-structure for post-operative issues including post discharge and maintain good links with referral units. We partake in local, regional and national trials and encourage research and audit. As such, we are an accredited European Surgical Gynaecological Oncology Centre for Advanced Ovarian Cancer and are currently performing pilot series of HIPEC in ovarian cancer. We provide robotic surgery to majority of endometrial cancer cases, regardless of BMI as we are supported by an excellent Critical Care Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The gynaecological team consists of 6 Consultants, 2 Clinical Fellows, Subspecialty Trainee and 4 Gynaecological CNS.
The role consists of leading pre- and post-operative teaching ward rounds with junior doctors and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. There will be fixed theatre sessions with direct consultant supervision. Regular sessions for provision of clinics at The Christie and peripheral clinics for colposcopy will be part of role. Medical students will attend clinics and SAS will provide one-to-one teaching. Preparation and participation in weekly Specialist MDT will be expected and active role in Governance and Theatre Scheduling for surgical cases will be required.
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is a designated teaching hospital of the Victoria University of Manchester. There is an excellent educational infrastructure, including a purpose-built Education Centre, Medical Library, Medical Illustration Department and IT support. The hospital is situated in the pleasant surroundings of South Manchester, offering access to cultural and leisure facilities of our great city and proximity to the natural beauty of the Peak District, the Lake District and North Wales.
The successful candidate will actively participate in education and teaching of medical students, junior doctors, Clinical Fellows across all surgical specialities as well as Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Surgical First Assistants.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Job Planning
The job plan outlines the requirements of the post and may be altered by agreement and in response to service needs with the Divisional Clinical Director and Service Manager and will be subject to an annual review in line with Trust policy.
The annual review will examine all aspects of the job plan and should be carried out jointly by the Clinical Director, Service Manager and the postholder. This review will also include an assessment of professional development and defined goals for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The gynaecological team consists of 6 Consultants, 2 Clinical Fellows, Subspecialty Trainee and 4 Gynaecological CNS.
The role consists of leading pre- and post-operative teaching ward rounds with junior doctors and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. There will be fixed theatre sessions with direct consultant supervision. Regular sessions for provision of clinics at The Christie and peripheral clinics for colposcopy will be part of role. Medical students will attend clinics and SAS will provide one-to-one teaching. Preparation and participation in weekly Specialist MDT will be expected and active role in Governance and Theatre Scheduling for surgical cases will be required.
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is a designated teaching hospital of the Victoria University of Manchester. There is an excellent educational infrastructure, including a purpose-built Education Centre, Medical Library, Medical Illustration Department and IT support. The hospital is situated in the pleasant surroundings of South Manchester, offering access to cultural and leisure facilities of our great city and proximity to the natural beauty of the Peak District, the Lake District and North Wales.
The successful candidate will actively participate in education and teaching of medical students, junior doctors, Clinical Fellows across all surgical specialities as well as Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Surgical First Assistants.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Job Planning
The job plan outlines the requirements of the post and may be altered by agreement and in response to service needs with the Divisional Clinical Director and Service Manager and will be subject to an annual review in line with Trust policy.
The annual review will examine all aspects of the job plan and should be carried out jointly by the Clinical Director, Service Manager and the postholder. This review will also include an assessment of professional development and defined goals for the future.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- GMC registration
- Evidence of clinical research / audit / guidelines / service improvement projects
Desirable
- Involvement with clinical trials Peer review publications
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
- CRiSP Course (if not undertaken would be expected within 3 months of commencement)
- BSCCP accreditation
- Involvement with clinical trials
- Peer review publications
Training
Essential
- General Surgical experience with good practical and surgical skills
- At least 4 years' experience in Gynaecology
- General / core Surgical skills
- Gynaecological surgery
- Skills in general Gynaecology Commitment to Lifelong learning and Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience at Specialty Trainee (ST) level
Experience
Essential
- Career evidence of commitment to the specialty
- Diagnostics
Desirable
- Experience in Gynaecological Oncology
- Familiar with Gynaecological Oncological management (staging/diagnosis/treatments)
- Experience in pelvic surgery
- Experience in Oncological surgery Knowledge of the UK healthcare system
- At least three months training in intensive care medicine
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- GMC registration
- Evidence of clinical research / audit / guidelines / service improvement projects
Desirable
- Involvement with clinical trials Peer review publications
- MRCOG (or equivalent)
- CRiSP Course (if not undertaken would be expected within 3 months of commencement)
- BSCCP accreditation
- Involvement with clinical trials
- Peer review publications
Training
Essential
- General Surgical experience with good practical and surgical skills
- At least 4 years' experience in Gynaecology
- General / core Surgical skills
- Gynaecological surgery
- Skills in general Gynaecology Commitment to Lifelong learning and Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience at Specialty Trainee (ST) level
Experience
Essential
- Career evidence of commitment to the specialty
- Diagnostics
Desirable
- Experience in Gynaecological Oncology
- Familiar with Gynaecological Oncological management (staging/diagnosis/treatments)
- Experience in pelvic surgery
- Experience in Oncological surgery Knowledge of the UK healthcare system
- At least three months training in intensive care medicine
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).
