Job summary
The post holder will join a dedicated 6-member Gynae oncology fellow team to provide middle-grade clinical cover for inpatient care for patients in the ward or High Dependency Unit / Intensive Therapy Unit, and also take part in outpatient clinics (joint oncology, colposcopy and pre-operative), Gynaecology MDT Clinics, Vulval, Colposcopy clinics, Gynaecological oncology theatres. They are also required to take part in the Gyn Oncology middle-grade on-call rota (not during normal working hours, non-resident cover, 1 in 6), with an occasional requirement (based on career stage) to cover the general gynaecology on-call rota. The department has hosted research fellows, including Out of Programme for Research (OOPR) and Out of Programme for Clinical Experience (OOPE), for UK speciality training registrars in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, pursuing a Master's in Gyn Oncology (MCh Gyn Oncology) and an MD (self-funded registration). A recent clinical research fellow has completed the fellowship as an OOPR in the department and is currently writing up the MD thesis.

Main duties of the job

• Provide middle-grade clinical cover for inpatient care in ward/HDU/ITU
• Take part in outpatient clinics and Gynaecologic oncology MDT
• Contribute to work in Gynaecologic oncology theatres
• Take part in the Gynaecology Oncology middle-grade on-call rota

About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest foundation trusts in England and provides a wide range of services across different specialities, including a motivated, forward thinking, obstetrics, and gynaecology team, with more than thirty-five consultants working across different subspecialities.

The James Cook University hospital is one of Europe's most modern hospitals, The James Cook University site is the largest of its type and has a wide range of specialities. This hospital was opened in October 2003 and has a capacity of 1,007 beds. Based on the original site of South Cleveland Hospital, all acute and elective medical and surgical specialties are accommodated. Tertiary services, in addition to cardiology and cardiac surgery, include renal medicine/haemodialysis, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and the regional spinal injuries unit.

Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential

• Confidence in gynaecological surgical skills evidenced by ATSM/SITM
• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical knowledge and the enthusiasm to promote evidence-based practice
• Demonstrate evidence of being able to Manage time and prioritise clinical need

Desirable

• Demonstrable evidence of laparoscopy skills

Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
• Part 3 MRCOG completed

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree
• Evidence of distinction at university or postgraduate examinations
• Certification of previous robotic training

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of 4-7 years clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project or research project
• Oncology experience

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.