Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow - Gynaecology Oncology at the Whittington Health. This post does not carry any on call responsibilities.

The post holder will gain experience in gynaecological surgery and outpatient hysteroscopy under the supervision of the Lead Gynae Oncology Consultant. There is also an opportunity to gain experience in colposcopy if the candidate wishes.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop skills in advanced hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery including laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy, and open surgery.

The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in audit and research with regular research meetings to ensure progression.

There is further possibility for interested candidates to complete ATSM in outpatient hysteroscopy or colposcopy.

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 outpatient services including, 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. The post holder will be expected to participate in MDT meetings.

About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities of the job

• Operating lists in main theatre/day case
• Colposcopy clinics
• Outpatient hysteroscopy
• Gynaecology/ Suspected Cancer Clinic
• Oncology clinic
• Attendance & Documentation at MDT meetings
• Review of results to meet Faster Diagnosis Standard
• Referral Triage
• Audit

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Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCOG or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• CCT/CCST or equivalent

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Experience at ST5+ level or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• An awareness of changes and development within the NHS
• The ability to organise and prioritise a busy workload

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).
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