Clinical Fellow- Gynaecology

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Gynaecology Team consists of;

Miss B Decruze (Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon & Clinical Lead)

Miss E Myriokefalitaki (Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon & Clinical Director for Surgery)

Mr B Winter- Roach (Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon)

Miss R Faulkner (Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon)

Mr R Slade (Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon)

1 SAS Doctor

1 Sub-specialty Trainee (rotates between Christie and St Marys)

2 Clinical Fellows (all based at Christie)

This is a 40 hours pw appointment at Specialty Registrar level, working in one of the countrys leading Gynaecological Oncology units. It is expected that the successful candidate will play a key part in the team, as a clinical fellow but also concentrating on a particular area of service development. More focused surgical training can be tailored to the suitable candidate. There will be fully supervised and supported work in both ward and outpatient settings, oncological procedures in theatre, and research. The area of research may fall into: robotic surgery, introduction of HIPEC in ovarian cancer and psychosexual health following gynaecological surgery.

The post holder will support the Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeons, work alongside Junior Doctors and liaise closely with Senior Medical colleagues. The appointees professional time will be deployed flexibly in appropriate areas: clinical duties, administration, teaching, research, clinical audit etc. Detailed elements of the job plan arrangements are to be agreed with the successful applicant when in post.

The unit wishes to build its current research portfolio and continue regional collaboration, publication and presentation and it is expected that the post-holder will actively participate in this.

In addition to Gynaecological Oncology work, the Christie team works closely with other surgical specialties at The Christie as part of a tertiary referral Pelvic Surgery Team. This team comprises 9 Colorectal, 6 Urological and 3 Oncoplastic Surgeons specialising solely in complex abdomino-pelvic malignancy. They undertake ultra-high volume complex pelvic and exenterative surgery for a population of >8 million people.

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.

Role Planning

Week 1

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

WR

Theatre

WR

Audit/ Research

Ward Round

Theatre

Ward Round

Clinic

Ward Round

MDT

PM

Theatre

Audit/ Research

Theatre

Clinic

Local Clinical Governance Meeting

Diary Meeting

Admin

Contacts

Arrangements to visit the hospital or to discuss the role further, may be made direct with:

Name &

Role Title

Email

Number

Miss B Decruze

b.decruze@nhs.net

0161 446 8045 (Secretary)

Miss R Faulkner

rebecca.faulkner6@nhs.net

0161 446 8045 (Secretary

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential for the post

Desirable for the post

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

1. ATTAINMENTS

Educational

Holds or have held a National Training Number in Gynaecology

CE

Qualifications

MB BS (or equivalent)

MRCOG (or equivalent)

CRiSP Course

(if not undertaken would be expected within 3 months of commencement)

AF/CE

Professional Qualifications

GMC registration

To show a broad range of publication and research activity

CE

Research / Publications

Evidence of a commitment to research

Some experience with statistics

AF/I

2. TRAINING

Some Core skills in Gynaecology

AF/I/R

3. EXPERIENCE

Job Specific

General Surgical experience with good practical skills

At least 3 years experience in Gynaecology

Career evidence of a commitment to the specialty

Experience at specialty registrar level

Surgical On call experience

CE

Management / Audit

Evidence of self audit.

Desire to participate in research at post graduate level

Ability to audit and critically appraise clinical care delivery by a multidisciplinary team

AF/I

4. TEACHING

Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching

Interest in teaching non medical staff

AF/I

5. PERSONAL SKILLS

Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working across Gynaecological network

Computer Literate

Experience of working in a clinical team with good communication skills

AF/I

6. CIRCUMSTANCES

Domicile

Within 30 minutes of the hospital by road

R

Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF Application Form

I Interview

R References

CE Certification Evidence

CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile

Essential

• Within 30 minutes of the hospital by road

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds or have held a National Training Number in Gynaecology
• MB BS (or equivalent)
• MRCOG (or equivalent)
• GMC registration
• Evidence of a commitment to research

Desirable

• CRiSP Course (if not undertaken would be expected within 3 months of commencement)
• To show a broad range of publication and research activity
• Some experience with statistics

Training

Essential

• Some Core skills in Gynaecology

Experience

Essential

• General Surgical experience with good practical skills
• At least 3 years' experience in Gynaecology
• Career evidence of a commitment to the specialty
• Evidence of self audit.
• Desire to participate in research at post graduate level

Desirable

• Experience at specialty registrar
• Surgical On call experience
• Ability to audit and critically appraise clinical care delivery by a multidisciplinary team

Teaching

Essential

• Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching

Desirable

• Interest in teaching non medical staff

PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

• Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working across Gynaecological network
• Computer Literate Experience of working in a clinical team with good communication skills

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).