Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Grade
- Senior Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time - 20 hours per week (50% LTFT)
- Job ref
- 188-MC40726
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- W&N Med Staff Junior
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £67,325 or £76,582 per annum, based on experience
- Closing
- 11/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 24/08/2026
Employer heading
Senior Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology
Senior Fellow
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Senior Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology
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
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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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 11th August 2026
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- MRCOG part 1
- MRCOG part 2&3
Desirable criteria
- Previous gynae-oncology experience
- Audits, publications and presentations in gynae-oncology showing commitment to the specialty
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff
- Appropriate career progression consistent with personal circumstances and level of application. Evidence of CPD
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to manage a busy high risk labour ward and O&G emergencies
- Previous second on call O&G experience in Acute Hospital settings
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of teaching and management
- Evidence of training in O&G skills and drills eg PROMPT, ALSO, MOET
- Experience in clinical governance
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
- David Constable Phelps
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
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