Senior Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Junior Clinical Research Fellow – Neurology

Start Date: November 2026

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Covering Maternity Leave

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are invited for a senior special interest training fellowship post in Gynaecological Oncology within the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Princess Anne Hospital and University Hospital Southampton, commencing as soon as possible for 12 months with possible extension. This is a part time post.   The main clinical duties of the post will be:

• To gain relevant clinical experience in all aspects of the speciality of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• To deliver care in general obstetrics and gynaecology, including out of hours commitment (obs and gynae registrar rota).
• Working alongside the established gynaecological oncology team to deliver outstanding care for our patients
• Development of surgical gynaecology-oncology skills, including laparoscopic, open, cytoreductive and HIPEC skills.
• Inpatient and outpatient management of gynaecological oncology patients
• Participate in colposcopy, outpatient hysteroscopy/rapid access clinics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists.  Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: 24th August 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 28th July 2026