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Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology and Colposcopy
The closing date is 20 July 2025
Applications are invited for the position of a Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology and Colposcopy. This will be a 12 month fixed term post.
Candidates will be expected to take part in clinical research in gynaecology and would be expected to lead on research projects and present findings at conferences.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to offer experience in gynaecological surgery with a view to becoming proficient in all aspects of complex gynaecological surgery, particularly minimal access therapy. They will be an integral part of the diagnostic pathway for patients with suspected gynaecological cancer, providing out-patients services including colposcopy, hysteroscopy and / or ultrasound.
Excellent communication skills with both patients and staff are expected, in particular counselling skills in breaking bad news and supporting patients on the cancer journey.
About us
We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to 500,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital.
St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).
We also play an active role in the local healthcare economy, and are the lead provider in two innovative health and care partnerships.
We have partnered with CSH Surrey, the three GP federations in the Surrey Downs area, and Surrey Council (who are an associate member), to provide adult community health services. This innovative partnership is called Surrey Downs Health and Care.
In Sutton, we have joined forces with the London Borough of Sutton, Sutton GP Services and South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust to provide adult and children's community health services and sexual health services to local people. Together, we are called Sutton Health and Care.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role ==================================================
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
* Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
* Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
* Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
* Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Qualifications and Training
* Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
* Appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCOG or equivalent
* ALS certificate
* MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
* CCT/CCST or equivalent
Clinical Experience
* Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call middle grade rota for the specialty
* Experience at ST6+ level or equivalent
* Experience in Laparoscopic gynaecology
Management & Administrative Experience
* Personal time management skills
* Clinical Governance
* Audit
Teaching Experience and Clinical Governance
* Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
* Ability to teach clinical skills
* Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit
* Commitment to continuing medical education
Research Experience
* Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
* Ability to critically review research
* Publications in peer review journals
* Ability to contribute to change management
Language
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
* Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
* Good interpersonal skills
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
* Commitment to continuing professional development
Other
* Full registration with the GMC
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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