Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated doctor to join one of the UK's largest and busiest Gynaecological Oncology Centres as a Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology.

This fellowship is designed for doctors wishing to develop advanced surgical skills in gynaecological oncology and build a strong academic portfolio before entering subspecialty training or pursuing a consultant career. The post combines high-volume clinical exposure with dedicated research time and provides excellent opportunities for operative training, teaching, leadership and academic development.

Main duties of the job
Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team of five Consultant Gynaecological Oncologists, Clinical and Medical Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists and allied healthcare professionals, the successful candidate will gain comprehensive experience in the management of ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulval and rare gynaecological cancers

A dedicated research session is incorporated into the timetable. Fellows are encouraged to participate in investigator-led and NIHR portfolio research, develop their own projects, present at national and international scientific meetings, and publish peer-reviewed papers. Previous fellows have developed an excellent publication record, with many achieving two or more peer-reviewed publications during their fellowship.

About us
The Nottingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre provides a critical hub for the delivery of gynaecological caner services to the Mid-Trent sector of the East Midlands Cancer Network. Nottingham forms the Gynaecological Cancer Centre with King's Mill Hospital and the Lincolnshire units being associated units within the Mid-Trent Cancer sector.

The United Lincolnshire hospitals NHS Trust has been formed from Lincoln County hospital, Grantham Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital. Lincoln and Grantham work as a single unit for gynaecology. Lincoln has oncology unit providing radiotherapy and chemotherapy for the Trust. Chemotherapy services are also available in Boston. King's Mill Hospital has chemotherapy facilities, but radiotherapy is organised in Nottingham at NCH.

Job responsibilities
A dedicated research session is incorporated into the timetable. Fellows are encouraged to participate in investigator-led and NIHR portfolio research, develop their own projects, present at national and international scientific meetings, and publish peer-reviewed papers.

Previous fellows have developed an excellent publication record, with many achieving two or more peer-reviewed publications during their fellowship.

The department has strong academic links with the University of Nottingham, including collaborations with NOVARC (Nottingham Ovarian Cancer Research Centre) and spectroscopy research groups, providing opportunities to develop grant applications and higher degree projects (MD/PhD) for interested candidates. The post does not offer a higher degree directly.

The post includes participation in the resident on-call rota (currently 1:9) together with a structured weekly timetable incorporating theatre, outpatient clinics, MDT participation, pre-operative assessment, ward care and dedicated research time.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic doctors committed to delivering high-quality patient care, advancing research and contributing to the future development of Gynaecological Oncology services.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCOG
• GMC Full Registration with License to Practice

Desirable

• Higher professional degree

Other
Essential

• ST3 and above
• Good basic knowledge of Gynaecological Oncology at MRCOG level working in clinics, on the wards and theatre
• UK Experience in O+G

Behaviours
Essential

• Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Communication skills
Essential

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
• Able to delegate appropriately.
• Able to work in a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).