Senior Clinical Fellow O&G with Special Interest in Menopause

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 see job description for full information

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.