Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecological Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (may be extended)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (on-call cover required)
- Job ref
- 297-7853494
- Employer
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gateshead Health NHS FT
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- pa pro rata as per experience
- Closing
- 06/04/2026 17:00
Employer heading
Clinical Research Fellow Gynaecological Oncology
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre, (NGOC)
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne & Wear.
This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals, interested in pursuing careers in Gynaecological Oncology to join a reputable and established team of clinicians and researchers. Based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, the Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre (NGOC) offers experience in developing extensive clinical and specialised surgical skills, in addition to pursuit of clinical research. NGOC offers a broad range of surgery, and is famed for its ultra-radical surgical repertoire, and early adoption of innovation. It is a European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) accredited Centre of Excellence for Ovarian Cancer.
This post is for 12 months initially and is extendable depending on the research project. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to lead on clinical research projects which will lead to relevant publications.
It is expected that shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in April 2026, with the post-holder starting in July 2026.
Main duties of the job
This post is 50:50 split between research and clinical commitments. Successful applicants will contribute to the delivery of both the inpatient and outpatient services, including theatre sessions, ward based care and supporting outpatient clinics, as well as the opportunity to attend regional Multidisciplinary Team meetings (MDTs) and collaborate with clinicians from across the region. There are no Obstetric/General Gynaecology commitments for this post.
The successful candidate will require to take part in a full shift on-call rota alongside other trainees. Details are included in the attached job description.
Working for our organisation
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full details of the role description and main responsibilities of the successful candidate are included in the attached job description document and person specification.
Person specification
Skills - Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
- Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice.
- Good communication skills.
- Meet the requirements of the GMC’s Good medical Practice
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of IT
- Evidence of research developments
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential criteria
- MRCOG part 1
- Valid GMC registration with a licence to practice in the UK.
- Indication of career path
Desirable criteria
- Progress towards Higher Medical Qualification
- MRCOG or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in formal and informal teaching
- Experience in O&G at senior SHO/ST level
- Evidence of clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- Colposcopy experience / BSCCP accreditation or equivalent
- Research and Teaching Experience
- Aiming to pursue a career in Gynaecological Oncology
DISPOSITION
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to current post
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential criteria
- Valid permit / status to remain/work in UK
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development.
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
- Ms Tineke Vergeldt
- Job title
- Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 445 2597
- Additional information
Please contact Ms Vergeldt for further details on this post. If you are unable to reach her by telephone on the number above, please use the email address provided.
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