Job overview
The post holder will join a dedicated 6-member Gyn oncology fellow team to provide middle-grade clinical cover for inpatient care for patients in the ward or High Dependency Unit / Intensive Therapy Unit and also take part in outpatient clinics (joint oncology, colposcopy and pre-operative), Gynaecology MDT Clinics, Vulval, Colposcopy clinics, Gynaecological oncology theatres. They are also required to take part in the Gyn Oncology middle grade on-call rota (not during normal working hours, non-resident cover, 1 in 6) with an occasional requirement (based on career stage) to cover the general gynaecology on-call rota. The department has hosted Research fellows, including OOPR and OPPE, pursuing Masters in Gyn Oncology (MCh Gyn Oncology) and MD (self-funded registration).
The job plan is only a guide to the weekly activities of the post, which may alter depending on on-call commitments and the requirements of the department to cover emergency work. The post duration will be for a minimum of 1 year and extendable to 2 or 3 years, depending on the training or research requirements.
The job plan is only a guide to the weekly activities of the post, which may alter depending on on-call commitments and the requirements of the department to cover emergency work. The post duration will be for a minimum of 1 year.
Main duties of the job
Provide middle-grade clinical cover for inpatient care in ward/HDU/ITU
Take part in outpatient clinics, Gynaecologic oncology MDT
Contribute to work in Gynaecologic oncology theatres
Take part in the Gynaecology Oncology middle-grade on-call rota
Provide middle grade clinical cover for inpatient care in ward/HDU/ITU
Directly participate in outpatient clinics, Gynaecologic oncology MDT
Participate in Gynaecologic oncology theatres
Contribute to clinical work in Gyn Oncology middle grade on call rota
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest foundation trusts in England and provides a wide range of services across different specialities, including a motivated, forward thinking, obstetrics, and gynaecology team, with more than thirty-five consultants working across different subspecialities.
The James Cook University hospital is one of Europes most modern hospitals, The James Cook University site is the largest of its type and has a wide range of specialities. This hospital was opened in October 2003 and has a capacity of 1,007 beds. Based on the original site of South Cleveland Hospital, all acute and elective medical and surgical specialties are accommodated. Tertiary services, in addition to cardiology and cardiac surgery, include renal medicine/haemodialysis, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and the regional spinal injuries unit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential criteria
1. Confidence in gynaecological surgical skills evidenced by ATSM/SITM
2. Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical knowledge and the enthusiasm to promote evidence-based practice
3. Demonstrate evidence of being able to Manage time and prioritise clinical need
Desirable criteria
4. Demonstrable evidence of laparoscopy skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
6. Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
7. Part 3 MRCOG completed
8. Oncology experience
Desirable criteria
9. Postgraduate degree
10. Evidence of distinction at university or postgraduate examinations
11. Certification of previous robotic training
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of 7 years clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
13. Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project or research project
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
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Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
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Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
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Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.