Job summary
- Main area
- Gynea Oncology
- Grade
- ST5+
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Starting May 2026(possible extended for 2 years))
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 384-KA-EMF19626
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey Hospital
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £61,825 - £70,425 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
ESGO Subspecialty Fellowship – Gynaecological Oncology
ST5+
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a sub-specialist training post in Gynaecological Oncology(GO) Surgery at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RSFTH) at Guildford. This is a stand-alone post entirely based at RSFTH for 1 year fixed term contract starting in May 2026, with the possible extension to 2 -3 years depending on progression in training as per the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), Gynae-oncology sub-specialty training curriculum.
The primary purpose of this ESGO approved sub-specialty training post is to provide a comprehensive higher training in Gynaecological Oncology according to the current ESGO syllabus at RSFTH. RSFTH is the regional Cancer Centre for Surrey, West Sussex, and North Hants. The GO programme have gained independent accreditation from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology following reviews and currently have been accredited for 2 further rounds of GO sub-specialty training. The Royal Surrey Foundation Trust Hospital, Gynae-oncology department’s sub-specialty training programme (SSTP), was last reviewed and accredited by the ESGO Training committee in October 2024 for a period of 5 years.
Main duties of the job
This post, which is fully funded by the department, allows the subspecialty trainee to benefit from working in Guildford, the largest and most comprehensive Gynaecological Cancer Centre within Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) deanery. In Guildford, there is a proven track record of close collaboration with the neighbouring centres in Maidstone and Brighton with cases referred to Guildford from these and other centres for certain specialist services including: robotic surgery, radical trachelectomy, ovarian transposition prior to pelvic radiotherapy, radical ovarian cancer debulking surgery including those requiring liver and upper abdominal
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust Hospital in Guildford is designed to offer comprehensive clinical training in gynaecology oncology in a progressive modern department working within a well-established and functional multi-disciplinary team, including training in robotics, laparoscopy, open and vaginal/ vulval surgery and ambulatory diagnostic techniques. The Trainee will also gain practical experience in all allied disciplines such as medical and clinical oncology including chemotherapy, brachytherapy and IMRT, diagnostic and interventional radiology, histopathology, and cytology, colorectal, HPB and plastic surgery, palliative medicine, medical management, medical applications of IT, clinical governance, and leadership skills. The department has an active academic research portfolio and is at the forefront of clinical and translational research with close research ties with University of Surrey and University of Brunel, London. All consultants hold academic positions and are actively involved in research. Professor Jay Chatterjee is the named research lead of the department and there are academic research fellows who undertake various research projects for higher academic degrees at any given time. They are ample of research opportunities and the SST will be encouraged to participate in departmental research.
For more details please see the attached JD
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG or Equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Master’s degree Evidence of distinction at university or postgraduate examinations.
- Prior experience in surgical Gynae-oncology.
- Completion intermediate gynaecology ultrasound module or equivalent.
- MD/PhD or thesis submitted prior to commencement of subspecialty training.
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
- Nicky Millar
- Job title
- Assistant Specialty Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01483 402769
- Additional information
For further information, please contact the consultant team @ – Prof Jay Chatterjee – via one of the Gynae-Oncology secretaries on 01483 571122 ext. 2720, email: [email protected]
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