Job summary
Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
We are looking to appoint a junior clinical fellow based at Morriston and Singleton hospitals, Swansea within the Department of Gynaecological Oncology. The post is ideal for junior trainees who want to gain valuable clinical experience and want to enhance their CV prior to applying for specialty training positions. The start date is in line with February 2026 rotation and the post is for 6 months, extendable to a year subject to funding. The post holder will play an integral role working as part of the surgical multi-disciplinary team and will join a dedicated group consisting of 2 Consultant Gynaecological Oncologists, 1 senior fellow, 1 junior clinical fellow, 1 surgical care practitioner and 2 clinical nurse specialists.
The post is not limited to candidates seeking a career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and we would be interested in any enthusiastic trainee who is aiming to improve their clinical and academic CV before applying for their chosen specialty.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will directly support all aspects of the management of gynae-oncology patients, including assessment of outpatient and emergency referrals; decision making at the MDT; ward management (admission, perioperative care, ward cover, and discharge including high-dependency/ITU); attendance at clinics (pre-assessment and outpatient clinics) as well as theatre operating. The Swansea gynae-oncology centre treats a high volume of patients with complex operative and perioperative needs including multi-visceral resections for advanced ovarian cancer and pelvic exenterative surgery for locally advanced or recurrent gynaecological/ urological and colorectal cancers. There is also a high volume of advanced laparoscopic surgery. The post-holder will be assigned solely to the department of gynae-oncology and as such there is no obstetric commitment.
The post is 40 hours per week with no on-call commitment, but opportunities for locum cover do exist within the department if the post-holder wanted to explore other opportunities and experience. Additional duties should be discussed with the clinical lead before confirmation with the department.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people.We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
Mental Health and learning Disabilities services are provided both in hospital settings (Cefn Coed Hospital, Swansea Caswell clinic and Taith Newydd at Glanrhyd Bridgend) and other community settings.
We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCOG part 1 or equivalent
CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good medical Practice 2006
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate to FY2/ ST 1 level or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous gynaecology/ surgical experience
LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice 2006
Desirable
- Familiar with Microsoft Office apps eg. Excel
- Understanding of basic statistics
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- The candidate must be able to demonstrate: oan understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure/challenge
- oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Desirable
- Evidence of initiative and motivation
PROBITY
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good medical Practice 2006
- The applicant must have clinical records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCOG part 1 or equivalent
CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good medical Practice 2006
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate to FY2/ ST 1 level or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous gynaecology/ surgical experience
LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice 2006
Desirable
- Familiar with Microsoft Office apps eg. Excel
- Understanding of basic statistics
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- The candidate must be able to demonstrate: oan understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure/challenge
- oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Desirable
- Evidence of initiative and motivation
PROBITY
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good medical Practice 2006
- The applicant must have clinical records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation
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).
