Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band: ST5+ (Specialty Registrar Level)/post CCT/obtaining CESR
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Aug 25 - Aug 26)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 193-MS1232UCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £61,825 - £70,425 ST level 3+, depending on previous service.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow Gynaecology Oncology (ST5+)
Band: ST5+ (Specialty Registrar Level)/post CCT/obtaining CESR
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
This post offers an excellent opportunity for an ST5 or more senior trainee to consolidate advanced skills in oncology. There will be opportunities to gain colposcopy qualification (BSCCP/RCOG SITM), Vulval disease SITM or therapeutic hysteroscopy SITM.
The candidate will work closely with Miss Vijayanand, and attend a Thursday all day operating list and assist. The candidate will take an active role in pre and post-operative management of patients. They will have opportunities to learn minimal access techniques in gynecological oncology.
The candidate will be expected to run independent and consultant led outpatient Gynaecology oncology clinics. To attend and present at weekly Gynaecology MDT meetings (alt Mon) alternating with vulval clinics, colposcopy MDT (Every Fri) and Vulval MDT.
The successful candidate will work closely with other members of Miss Vijayanand team from consultants, staff specialist and CNST nurses.
Main duties of the job
Research and Development
• Access to departmental datasets and clinical supervisors for those wishing to submit research proposals for ethics approval.
• Encouraged to present at regional or national Gynaecology oncology meetings.
The post holder will be expected to ensure they keep up to date with hospital mandatory training and teaching, which will include obstetrics training in CTG/PROMPT. They will have to give six weeks of leave notice.
Working for our organisation
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is a large acute hospital providing care to a diverse population across Berkshire and its surrounding areas. We are a forward-thinking Trust with a commitment to digital transformation, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The Gynaecology Department operates across the main Reading site and satellite hubs in West Berkshire, Bracknell, and Henley. We are a very busy DGH and receive our fair share of 2WW referrals from general practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description attached which include a detail summary of the following . Please do contact us directly if you require any further details
- The Specialty
- Role Summary
- Detail on the current O&G Consultant Team & SAS Doctors
- Role Summary
- Person Specification
- Weekly Timetable (example)
- Conditions of Service
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCOG part 2
- Full GMC Registration
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Two years’ experience in O&G and some gynae oncology experience
- 2nd on-call labour ward
- Previous surgical experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous gynae oncology experience x 2 years.
- Knowledge of suspected cancer pathway for gynaecology
Ability and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of gynae-oncology guidelines Knowledge of the MDT process
Desirable criteria
- Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
Organisation and planning
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of NHS clinical governance and resource constraints. Evidence of participation and active involvement in audit Experience of organising rotas or management experience outside the NHS
Teaching skills
Desirable criteria
- Enthusiasm for teaching and exposure to different teaching methods
Career progression
Essential criteria
- Planning a career in gynaecology oncology
Desirable criteria
- Progression of career consistent with personal circumstances
Personal skills
Desirable criteria
- The ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English The ability to write concise and accurate detailed notes Good communication and counselling skills with patients, medical and nursing staff To be able to work flexibly in a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jasveen Dhami & Baljinder Chohan
- Job title
- Clinical Leads
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 8964
- Additional information
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