Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecology Urgent Suspected Cancer

Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecology Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC)

Applications are invited for a post of Senior Clinical Fellow in the Department of Gynaecology supporting urgent suspected cancer and unit based activities, based at the Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe and Horton Hospital, Banbury.

 This is an exciting opportunity to work in a large tertiary teaching hospital, working alongside colleagues in a Thames Valley Cancer Centre.   All the modern facilities, the relevant other multidisciplinary specialties and training opportunities that are required to provide top quality cancer diagnostic and low grade cancer treatments.

 This post is suitable for candidates who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of early Gynaecological cancers. 

The post will be for 12 months in the first instance with the option of extending to two years in total, subject to satisfactory progress.

The post holder’s duties will be primarily at The Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe, and Horton Hospital, Banbury, but their presence may from time to time be required in other parts of the Trust. Appointee may be requested to share some clinical responsibilities with the wider Gynaecology Department.

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise
• MBBS or equivalent
• Clinical training in Gynaecology
• Evidence of clinical or basic research in Gynaecology
• Ability to make decisions at post MRCOG level
• Minimum of five years post-graduate Gynaecology clinical experience
• Knowledge of the decision making processes and the scientific rationale for these decision in Gynaecology and USC care
• Adequate surgical skills to cover basic gynaecological surgery
• Knowledge of the principles of Gynaecology 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

• 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 Gynaecology
• Knowledge of the organization of a tertiary Gynaecological Oncology service.
• Management training and experience
• A commitment to register for SITM training

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.