About this role
Job summary
The post will be as a full-time year 6/7 SpR in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, primarily working within the Department of Gynaecological Oncology. The post-holder will predominantly work in the Gynaecological Oncology service receiving further training to complete Sub-Specialty training.
As this is an SST post, an additional application questionnaire must be completed. After submitting your application on Trac, please note down your application reference number. Please then complete the attached Application Questionnaire and send it to [email protected] with your TRAC APPLICATION NUMBER.
Main duties of the job
They will gain experience in managing Gynaecological cancer patients by participating in multidisciplinary meetings and managing Oncology patients on the ward and in outpatients. The training programme is a modular training programme covering the RCOG subspecialty training curriculum. The rota does involve some Obstetric cover out of hours but the Obstetric cover is delivered in a way to minimise the impact on Gynaecological Oncology Sub-Specialty training.
The post-holder will participate in the resident on-Call rota for Senior Registrars (ST6/7) in both Obstetrics and gynaecology, when they will be expected to do Obstetrics at a senior level (third-on call). Sub-specialty fellows will be expected to provide active senior medical input into the management of pre-operative/post-operative patients and Gynaecological emergencies.
The post-holder will be expected to have passed MRCOG part 3 (or equivalent) and completed at least 3 years at registrar or equivalent level in an RCOG approved unit. The post will include supervision and teaching of more.
Communication and inter-personal skills are very important in this post and the post-holder will be expected to exhibit the highest possible standards in communication with patients, their families, consultants, junior medical staff midwives and nurses since multi-professional team-working forms the foundation of our patient focussed service.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of over 13,650, a turnover of over £1.3 billion and 2 million patient contacts a year. The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation. Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation Trust and King's College Hospital form joint cancer centres in the South East London Cancer Alliance. It has a RCOG recognised programme for Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialty training.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for further information.
As this is an SST post, an additional application questionnaire must be completed. After submitting your application on Trac, please note down your application reference number. Please then complete the attached Application Questionnaire and send it to [email protected] with your TRAC APPLICATION NUMBER.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
MRCOG Part 3 Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Higher research degree (MD, or PhD)
Previous Experience Essential
3 years' experience at SpR level (ST 3-5)
Desirable
Senior Registrar (ST 6/7) Experience
Research Knowledge Essential
A knowledge of research and audit methods
Desirable
Previous publications
Skills/Knowledge/Ability Essential
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Knowledge & Skills appropriate for ST 6/7 Satisfactory references
Desirable
Management Skills ALSO/MOET
Physical Requirements Essential
You will be required to work in a busy unit within Obstetrics and Gynaecology and undertake oncall duties during days and nights
Additional Information Essential
Enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking doctor, who is keen to learn wide range of Gynaecological Oncology 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.
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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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guy's Hospital
London
SE1 9RT
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)