Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology

Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Main area: Gynaecology Oncology

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week

Job ref: 381-WC B

Site: SWB NHS Trust

Town: Birmingham

Salary: £49,909 - £61,825 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 20/02/:59

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.

Developing and caring for our People is fundamental. We offer a range of staff benefits, health & wellbeing support and will help you to bring your ambition to life through our bespoke training and development programmes.

Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices.

Job overview

The Pan-Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre is seeking to recruit two ST3 -ST6 Level doctors for this exciting Clinical Research Fellow post to join a busy gynaecological oncology team at the Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital in Birmingham, starting as soon as possible. This is not a Deanery/Health Education England funded training post, and the post does not come with an NTN.

Successful candidates must possess a basic medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) and MRCOG with full registration with a License to Practice with the GMC. Recent relevant experience of working in the NHS is required. Candidates must demonstrate how Gynaecological Oncology is relevant to their career plan.

This is a 12-month post with the option of further extension to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and progression of the trainee.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within the gynaecological cancer centre at the Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital and will be expected to undertake the required clinical service provision and training in gynaecological oncology appropriate to their level of experience. The candidate will have exposure to at least 2 surgical sessions, 1 clinic session, daily ward rounds, and an MDT meeting each week. The candidate will be expected to be involved in clinical research and will have a minimum of 2 sessions protected for research time.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Miss Kavita Singh (Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon and Training Director) and Mr Janos Balega (Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon and Clinical Service Lead) via telephone: .

Person specification Qualifications

• Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
• MRCOG

Clinical Experience

• Completed Foundation years 1 and 2 and ST level 3 training
• UK clinical experience in the NHS
• Previous experience in Gynaecology at ST2 level or more
• Previous research experience
• Previous experience in gynaecological oncology care

Clinical Effectiveness

• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
• Experience of conducting research

Management and Administrative Experience

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.