Applications are invited for a Subspecialty Trainee/Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology in the Gynaecology department. This post is to start on 1 November 2024 or upon agreement for a period of 2 years.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated trainee with a passion for management of women with gynaecological cancers who wants to join a team of 5 consultants subspecialty-trained in gynaecological oncology. It is expected that the candidates will already have shown evidence of a commitment to the subspecialty through research and audit activities.

This is a suitable post for candidates on Specialist Register or Speciality Registrars in Obstetrics and Gynaecology progressing to CCT and sub specialty accreditation. Candidates should have completed at least five years in a Training Programme in obstetrics and Gynaecology (ST6 or above) and have obtained the MRCOG examination or equivalent.

The Post attracts 12 sessions per week. Please note this does not attract a banding supplement.

About us

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services through the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (1,000 beds) and Cromer and District Hospital, including more specialist services such as oncology and radiotherapy, neonatology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, paediatric medicine and surgery.

Our staff of over 7,000 treat more than one million patients people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices but also from other acute hospitals and primary care trusts around the country.

As a university teaching hospital, we have developed our research and development strategy in partnership with the University of East Anglia.

We also work closely with our partners on the Norwich Research Park and Norwich Radiology Academy to take forward our ambitious targets for research and development.

Our vision is to 'provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most', Our PRIDE values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do.

We wish to recruit people who share our values and want to be part of our vision to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the GMC and with Licence to Practise
• Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
• MRCOG or equivalent
• Satisfactory ST6 ARCP by commencement of post

Desirable

• MD/PhD

Aptitudes
Essential

• Good communication skills, enthusiasm, leadership, ability to work well as a team member and ability to work well with present consultants/department.
• A flexible approach to delivery of service in a changing environment.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Desirable

• Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills
• Initiative in tailoring training and experience to develop novel techniques in treatment

Experience
Essential

• ST6 and above or equivalent, with sequential annual appraisals
• A portfolio of experience and publication of research in the specialty

Desirable

• Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

Interests
Essential

• Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
• Development of Service
• Training
• Audit/Research

Circumstances
Essential

• Flexible outlook on working hours.
• Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
• Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.

Communications and Language Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries

Desirable

• Good presentation skills.

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