Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role ==================================================
Person specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
1. Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
2. Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
3. Work as one team – communicate, collaborate and share
4. Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
5. Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
6. Appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCOG or equivalent
7. ALS certificate
Desirable criteria
8. MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
9. CCT/CCST or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
10. Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call middle grade rota for the specialty
11. Experience at ST6+ level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
12. Experience in Laparoscopic gynaecology
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
13. Personal time management skills
14. Clinical Governance
Desirable criteria
15. Audit
Teaching Experience and Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
16. Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
17. Ability to teach clinical skills
18. Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit
19. Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable criteria
20. Formalised teaching experience.
Research Experience
Essential criteria
21. Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
22. Ability to critically review research
Desirable criteria
23. Publications in peer review journals
24. Ability to contribute to change management
Language
Essential criteria
25. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
26. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
27. Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
28. Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
29. Good interpersonal skills
30. Enquiring, critical approach to work
31. Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
32. Commitment to continuing professional development
Other
Essential criteria
33. Full registration with the GMC
34. Reliable work record
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**
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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.