An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Subspecialty Fellow in Gynaecology Oncology (ST6 or above level) within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialty at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Prior experience in obstetrics and gynaecology is essential for this post.
The post is a 2-year contract with the prospect of extending to 3 years if required.
Lancashire Teaching Hospital is a large teaching hospital closely linked with the University of Manchester. The successful candidate will contribute to the on-call rota as negotiated between themselves and the department, depending on their training needs.
The Sub-Speciality Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology will work in the Department of Gynaecological Oncology, based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, under the supervision of Mr. Georgios Angelopoulos (STPS) and Mr. Nick Wood (Deputy STPS). The post offers a comprehensive programme in Gynaecological Oncology and aims to qualify the candidate for a consultant appointment in the subspecialty.
Candidates with previous research experience in Gynaecological Oncology may apply for research exemption through the RCOG Sub-specialty Board. A continuing commitment to clinical research is expected and encouraged.
All applicants must hold a National Training Number (NTN) to be eligible for this post.
The Gynaecological Oncology service includes five consultants, with weekly MDT meetings involving clinical, medical oncology, radiology, and pathology colleagues. The team also involves colorectal and urology specialists for complex cases.
As a team member, you will participate in educational and training activities, including teaching nurses, midwives, and medical students.
LTHTR is a teaching hospital serving a population of 450,000 across Greater Preston, Chorley, and South Ribble. The hospital provides tertiary services in gynaecological oncology for Lancashire and South Cumbria and hosts the weekly regional MDT.
Additional services include benign gynaecology, early pregnancy, endometriosis, urogynaecology, ambulatory care, menopause, paediatrics, endocrine disorders, colposcopy, vulval conditions, and termination of pregnancy.
The Trust also delivers regional services in neurosciences, plastic surgery, renal medicine, vascular surgery, interventional radiology, and hosts the regional trauma centre.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: georgios.angelopoulos@lthtr.nhs.uk
Job title: Lead for Gynae Oncology
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