Clinical Fellow in Gynae-Oncology
Applications are invited for a post of Senior Clinical Fellow in the Department of Gynaecological Oncology based at Oxford Gynaecological Cancer Centre, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LJ.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a large tertiary cancer centre of the Thames Valley Regional Cancer Network covering a population of nearly 2 million. All the modern facilities and the relevant other multidisciplinary specialties required to provide top quality gynaecological oncology training are available.
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for candidates who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in Gynaecological Oncology, who aim to apply for a Consultant Post as a Unit Lead in Gynaecological Oncology, or use the post as preparation for application for Sub Specialty Training in Gynaecological Oncology.
The post will be for 12 months in the first instance with the option of extending to two years subject to satisfactory progress.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The position is designed to offer comprehensive training in Gynaecological Oncology according to the ATSM in Gynaecological Oncology curriculum. The candidate is expected to work alongside the Gynaecological Oncology Team. The post includes responsibility for supervision of inpatient and outpatient clinics. Research is not timetabled in this post but a keen appointee would have support to undertake a research project and present at National and International meetings. Extensive surgical training is possible with up to 40 hours of theatre time available for the Gynaecological Oncology team per week. The successful candidate will be encouraged to register with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists for Gynaecological Oncology Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM).
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
GMC
Essential
* Full GMC registration and licence to practise
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* Clinical training in Gynaecologic Oncology
* Evidence of clinical or basic research in Gynaecological Oncology
* Ability to make decisions at post MRCOG level
Desirable
* MRCOG part 2 or equivalent Intercalated degree/MD/PhD Other post graduate diploma
* Evidence of work in a Gynaecological Oncology accredited centre
* Ability to take clinical decision in Gynaecological Oncology
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of the decision making processes and the scientific rationale for these decision in Gynaecologic Oncology
* Adequate surgical skills to cover basic gynaecological surgery
* Knowledge of the principles of Gynaecological Oncology surgery
* Sufficient leadership and organizational skills to interact with junior and seniors
* Well organized and able to prioritize
* Good personal and interpersonal skills
* Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
* Experience of teaching undergraduates, trainees and non- Medical staff
* Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
* Knowledge of the organization of a tertiary Gynaecological Oncology service.
* Management training and experience
* A commitment to register for ATSM training
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