The Leeds Cancer Centre, which is part of the regional Yorkshire Cancer Network, is based at St Jamess University Hospital in Leeds and serves a population of 2.7 million. In addition to treating patients in Leeds, the provision of gynaecological cancer surgery for patients from York, Harrogate, Calderdale, Mid-Yorkshire and Bradford is centralised at St Jamess Hospital. Patients are cared for on a dedicated gynaecological oncology surgery ward and in the adjacent medical oncology ward in the Bexley Wing, a purpose built oncology facility. The Gynaecological Oncology department is focused on the management and treatment of all gynaecological cancer related issues, which includes cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vaginal and vulval cancer. There are 10 theatre lists per week delivering a full range of open and laparoscopic surgical cases for gynaecological malignancy, thus providing a wealth of complex cases and training opportunities. This post has been established to support the clinical work of the gynaecological oncology team and also provide the opportunity for training and research activity within the department. MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT The Gynaecological Oncology clinical workforce is comprised of 6 full time consultant posts who are supported by 2 RCOG recognised subspecialty trainees, a Trust Doctor and clinical fellow. There is an excellent multidisciplinary team and strong links with the associated specialties of colorectal, urological and plastic surgery. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Please see Person Specification DUTIES OF THE POST In conjunction with the existing middle grade clinical workforce, duties would include the following: Inpatient ward management Participation in operating theatre sessions Participation in the weekly combined Oncology Clinic and MDT. LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY The post holder will be required to undertake 10 sessions to support the needs of the service and provide flexibility to cover during times of leave. During the week, the trust doctor will lead ward rounds, attend theatre lists and clinics at least weekly. There will also be opportunities to undertake audit and research in a dedicated session, contributing to the portfolio of the department. TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING It is anticipated that the postholder will in collaboration with other team members, continue to undertake clinically based research within the centre. In addition, there are a number of established laboratory based projects both within the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Cancer Research Department. The postholder will be expected to participate in teaching activities within the department.