This role involves working within team delivering tertiary-level surgical care to Gynaecological cancer patients. It requires a dedicated individual interested in gynaecological cancer and who will be immersed in complex surgery and all this entails. Pivotal to the role would be good communication skills to discuss in detail diagnosis, complex surgical issues, and subsequent managements. Strong background in general gynaecology required to provide good understanding of patient journey prior to cancer diagnosis and support patient throughout. The fellow must work well in a team and across other specialities. Surgical training will be tailored according to the individual's ability, but ample training will be available in both open and robotic surgery
Active participation in weekly Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings to triage patients accordingly for local or specialist surgery is encouraged. Consultation of new and follow up patients in clinics supervised by Senior Colleagues and supported by Clinical Nurse Specialist will occur regularly. Identification and subsequent management of complex pre-operative issues will be encountered and experience gained in this area. Daily ward rounds/ pre-operative assessments will be shared amongst Clinical Fellows along with ample theatre sessions. Surgical training will be tailored according to the individual fellow's ability but wide range of surgical training is available for both open and robotic surgery. There will be opportunity to provide emergency services which covers all the surgical specialities in the directorate (gynaecology, colorectal, urology & plastics).
Additional to training in gynaecological oncology, there will be opportunities to attend MDT & theatres of other specialities, as well as non-surgical specialities in the Christie. Research & audit within the role is encouraged and accommodated within the fellow's rota.
The role requires a diligent and hard-working person with an enthusiasm for surgery and gynaecological oncology. We welcome individuals who will actively engage with the team.
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a 40 hours pw appointment at Specialty Registrar level, working in one of the country's leading Gynaecological Oncology units. It is expected that the successful candidate will play a key part in the team, as a clinical fellow but also concentrating on a particular area of service development. More focused surgical training can be tailored to the suitable candidate. There will be fully supervised and supported work in both ward and outpatient settings, oncological procedures in theatre, and research. The area of research may fall into: robotic surgery, introduction of HIPEC in ovarian cancer and psychosexual health following gynaecological surgery.
The post holder will support the Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeons, work alongside Junior Doctors and liaise closely with Senior Medical colleagues. The appointee's professional time will be deployed flexibly in appropriate areas: clinical duties, administration, teaching, research, clinical audit etc. Detailed elements of the job plan arrangements are to be agreed with the successful applicant when in post.
The unit wishes to build its current research portfolio and continue regional collaboration, publication and presentation and it is expected that the post-holder will actively participate in this.
In addition to Gynaecological Oncology work, the Christie team works closely with other surgical specialties at The Christie as part of a tertiary referral "Pelvic Surgery Team". This team comprises 9 Colorectal, 6 Urological and 3 Oncoplastic Surgeons specialising solely in complex abdomino-pelvic malignancy. They undertake ultra-high volume complex pelvic and exenterative surgery for a population of >8 million people.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Role Planning
Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
WR
Theatre
WR
Audit/ Research
Ward Round
Theatre
Ward Round
Clinic
Ward Round
MDT
PM
Theatre
Audit/ Research
Theatre
Clinic
Local Clinical Governance Meeting
Diary Meeting
Admin
Contacts
Arrangements to visit the hospital or to discuss the role further, may be made direct with:
Name &
Role Title
Email
Number
Miss B Decruze
Secretary)
Miss R Faulkner
Secretary
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential for the post
Desirable for the post
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
1. ATTAINMENTS
Educational
Holds or have held a National Training Number in Gynaecology
CE
Qualifications
MB BS (or equivalent)
MRCOG (or equivalent)
CRiSP Course
(if not undertaken would be expected within 3 months of commencement)
AF/CE
Professional Qualifications
GMC registration
To show a broad range of publication and research activity
CE
Research / Publications
Evidence of a commitment to research
Some experience with statistics
AF/I
1. TRAINING
Some Core skills in Gynaecology
AF/I/R
1. EXPERIENCE
Job Specific
General Surgical experience with good practical skills
At least 3 years' experience in Gynaecology
Career evidence of a commitment to the specialty
Experience at specialty registrar level
Surgical On call experience
CE
Management / Audit
Evidence of self audit.
Desire to participate in research at post graduate level
Ability to audit and critically appraise clinical care delivery by a multidisciplinary team
AF/I
1. TEACHING
Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
Interest in teaching non medical staff
AF/I
1. PERSONAL SKILLS
Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working across Gynaecological network
Computer Literate
Experience of working in a clinical team with good communication skills
AF/I
1. CIRCUMSTANCES
Domicile
Within 30 minutes of the hospital by road
R
Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:
AF – Application Form
I – Interview
R – References
CE – Certification Evidence