Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Gynae Oncology

Job overview

Applications are invited for at least 6 months Trust Doctor in Gynaecological Oncology post at Royal London Hospital to commence as soon as possible.

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

Applicants must have completed at least ST5 of higher training or equivalent, have prior experience in Gynaecology Oncology. This post is not approved for training. If applying from outside the Deanery, approval for Out of Programme Training must be obtained, and candidates should discuss their application with their Training Programme Director.

Main duties of the job

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.

The recently agreed planned restructuring of surgical services across Barts Health within the “Sustaining Safe and Compassionate Care: the next ten years” agenda will see RLH site further developed as a leading centre for complex abdominal-pelvic surgery. The GO department is leading on this redevelopment.

At Royal London there are 7 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.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties of the post-Surgery The trainee will be responsible for the pre-operative assessment, intra-operative management and post-operative care of all patients with gynaecological cancer. The trainee will attend at least 1 gynaecological oncology lists each week. Concomitant operating lists in colorectal surgery, urological surgery and vascular surgery exist and the post holder will be encouraged to avail himself/herself of this breadth of expertise.

Clinics The trainee will attend weekly gynaecological oncology clinics and Rapid Access clinics. In addition, the trainee may conduct a colposcopy clinic. All clinics will be performed with consultant supervision.

Applicant requirements

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.