About this role
Job summary
This is a full-time, 12-month Clinical Fellow post in Gynaecological Oncology, designed for trainees at ST6 level or above wishing to develop advanced skills in gynaecological oncology, complex surgery, and multidisciplinary cancer care. The post holder will work closely with a team of Consultant Gynaecological Oncologists and Clinical Nurse Specialists, within a well-established cancer service based at University Hospital Dorset working across both the Poole and Bournemouth sites.
The department offers: a high-volume ovarian cancer debulking service, including radical and ultra-radical surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery for endometrial cancer, a structured multidisciplinary team (MDT) environment, exposure to regional cancer pathways. The post is ideal for candidates preparing for Subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology. The fellow will also have the opportunity to participate in the colposcopy service of the department and achieve BSCCP Colposcopy Accreditation. In terms of research all the consultants are active in doing research and participating in multicentre trials.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to work across both Poole and Bournemouth in providing resilience to the existing middle grade rota, with increasing autonomy under consultant supervision. Duties will include Gynae-oncology outpatient clinics, Gynae-oncology ward rounds, one-stop outpatient clinics, Colposcopy clinic, inpatient and outpatient operating sessions.
The post will involve care of gynae-oncology patients in close liaison with our five Gynaecological Oncology Consultants, the sub-speciality trainee and the Clinical Nurse Specialists. Competence is required in labour ward management, emergency Obstetrics and gynaecology sessions with participation on the Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call rota.
The post holder will participate in a 1:7 resident on-call shift pattern for 12 hours allowing time for handover and with prospective cover. The out of hours on call is currently delivered in Bournemouth hospital.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to work across both Poole and Bournemouth in providing resilience to the existing middle grade rota, with increasing autonomy under consultant supervision. Duties will include Gynae-oncology outpatient clinics, Gynae-oncology ward rounds, one-stop outpatient clinics, Colposcopy clinic, inpatient and outpatient operating sessions.
The post will involve care of gynae-oncology patients in close liaison with our five Gynaecological Oncology Consultants, the sub-speciality trainee and the Clinical Nurse Specialists. Competence is required in labour ward management, emergency Obstetrics and gynaecology sessions with participation on the Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call rota.
The post holder will participate in a 1:7 resident on-call shift pattern for 12 hours allowing time for handover and with prospective cover. The out of hours on call is currently delivered in Bournemouth hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with GMC with a licence to practice. Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist
Desirable
Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees Presentations Publications
Training Essential
ST6 or above A specific interest in gynaecological
Desirable
Undertaken clinical audit Computer skills
Experience Essential
Broad based competence of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Competent at managing second on call on Labour-Ward Personal log book demonstrating surgical experience and outcome data
Desirable
Evidence of participation in clinical management activities
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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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)