Job summary Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB. The surgical team are looking to recruit a Pelvic Oncology Fellow to join the team on a fixed term basis for 12 months to commence in post 6th August 2025. The colorectal unit in Swansea treats 250 new cancer cases per year. The Swansea Pelvic Oncology service is the only dedicated multi-disciplinary pelvic oncology team in Wales. The service treats patients with locally advanced and locally recurrent pelvic malignancy originating from any of the pelvic organs. Patients are regularly referred to Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) from all Health Boards in Wales for specialist MDT assessment. The Swansea pelvic oncology team has for over 20 years provided multidisciplinary care to patients with advanced pelvic malignancy for primary and recurrent disease. The surgical team comprises three colorectal, three urological, two gynaecological and one plastic surgeon. In the last few years on average over 50 advanced pelvic resections have been performed for locally advanced primary and recurrent rectal cancer. The volume of surgery has increased markedly over the last few years. In addition, the fellow would be exposed to surgery for advanced gynaecological and urological malignancies. The fellow will be involved in all aspects of management from diagnosis to treatment and follow up. Main duties of the job To develop the surgical skills and techniques to perform surgery for locally advanced and recurrent pelvic cancer, including multi-visceral resections and exenterations. This would include cystectomy, radical hysterectomy and vulvectomy as well as sacrectomy To provide senior trainees with increased exposure to rectal cancer surgery including Lap and open low anterior resection and eLAPE and open pelvic side wall dissection. To provide senior trainees with exposure to different reconstructive approach after major colorectal pelvic resections About us Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot. We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals. The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales. Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £43,821 to £68,330 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-2433989-0125 Job locations Morriston Hospital Morriston Hospital Swansea SA6 6NL Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh. Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC registration CCT or close to CCT Desirable MRCS or Equivalent Experience Essential Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multi-disciplinary team Ymrwymiad i ddull tm a gweithio amlddisgyblaethol Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit Desirable Experience of research in General Surgery Endoscopic skills Skills Essential Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance Experience of the assessment of emergencies Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC registration CCT or close to CCT Desirable MRCS or Equivalent Experience Essential Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multi-disciplinary team Ymrwymiad i ddull tm a gweithio amlddisgyblaethol Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit Desirable Experience of research in General Surgery Endoscopic skills Skills Essential Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance Experience of the assessment of emergencies Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Morriston Hospital Morriston Hospital Swansea SA6 6NL Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)