Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology and Colposcopy

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At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Job overview

Applications are invited for the position of a Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology and Colposcopy. This will be a 12 month fixed term post.

Candidates will be expected to take part in clinical research in gynaecology and would be expected to lead on research projects and present findings at conferences.

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 out-patients services including colposcopy, 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.

Working for our organisation

We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to 500,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital.

St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

We also play an active role in the local healthcare economy, and are the lead provider in two innovative health and care partnerships.

We have partnered with CSH Surrey, the three GP federations in the Surrey Downs area, and Surrey Council (who are an associate member), to provide adult community health services. This innovative partnership is called Surrey Downs Health and Care.

In Sutton, we have joined forces with the London Borough of Sutton, Sutton GP Services and South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust to provide adult and children's community health services and sexual health services to local people. Together, we are called Sutton Health and Care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role

Person specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
• Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
• Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
• Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
• Appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCOG or equivalent
• ALS certificate

Desirable criteria

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
• CCT/CCST or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call middle grade rota for the specialty
• Experience at ST6+ level or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Laparoscopic gynaecology

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential criteria

• Personal time management skills
• Clinical Governance

Desirable criteria

• Audit

Teaching Experience and Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit
• Commitment to continuing medical education

Desirable criteria

• Formalised teaching experience.

Research Experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
• Ability to critically review research

Desirable criteria

• Publications in peer review journals
• Ability to contribute to change management

Language

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
• Good interpersonal skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Other

Essential criteria

• Full registration with the GMC
• Reliable work record

Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'

There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

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