Applications are invited for at least 6 months Trust Doctor in Gynaecological Oncology post at Royal London Hospital to commence from June 2025.
Training in the surgical management of gynaecological malignancies, together with non-surgical management including medical oncology, radiotherapy and palliative care will be provided within the context of the Gynaecology Oncology Team.
Main duties of the job
The Gynaecological Cancer Centre of Royal London Hospital serves the former Northeast London Cancer Network (NELCN) which includes a population of approximately 1.7 million people. Non-surgical oncological services include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and palliative care. In selected women, adjuvant treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy is administered at our Joint Cancer Centre at The Queen's Hospital.
The Department of Gynaecological Oncology at the Gynaecological Cancer Centre of the Royal London Hospital is the sole site for the surgical management of women in the network with gynaecological malignancies, apart from women with low to intermediate risk endometrial cancer and adnexal masses who are treated at our referring Gynaecological Cancer Units.
At Royal London, there are 6 consultant gynaecological oncological surgeons. There are comprehensive clinical nurse specialists, palliative care and pain service provision at the Royal London. There is a dedicated gynaecological ward with 20 dedicated Gynaecological Oncology and benign Gynaecology beds.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration
* MB BS or equivalent
* MRCOG or European CCST
Desirable
* MD, PhD or FRCS
Knowledge
Essential
* The candidate should have been accredited/have CCT, or have completed at least five years of ST training with a satisfactory ARCP outcome, (candidates must bring their own NTN with them in this case) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, or equivalent.
Clinical Expertise in Gynaecological Oncology
Essential
* Basic gynaecological oncology training
Desirable
* Evidence of additional clinical experience in or relevant to Gynaecological Oncology
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
* Research experience for example peer review publication or presentation at national or international meetings (eg BGCS)
Desirable
* MD/PhD GCP accreditation
Personal Skills
Essential
* Good leadership skills, ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English, ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
* Ability to work with other teams within the Trust, ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
* Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
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