Gynaecological Oncology Surgical Fellow

The trust wishes to appoint Clinical Fellows in Gynaecological Oncology Surgery (equivalent to an SpR) working at the Fulham Road (Chelsea) site for November 2024.

**Start Date**:
November 2024

The postholder will work under the supervision of Mr Desmond Barton, Mr Owen Heath, Ms Marielle Nobbenhuis, Mr John Butler and Mr Thomas Ind.

There is also an expectation that the post holder participates in discussions with the Consultant group about performance, clinical system improvements, patient safety, education and training as well as day to day management issues.

The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.

Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.
- Clinics

The postholder will support new and follow up gynaecology clinics.

Theatres

The post holder will be participating in theatre lists.

Academic /Research

The incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research, audit, and teaching as well as lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants.

On-Call

The post holder will be expected to partake in the pelvic on-call rota (gynaecology and urology, 1:8) for the Trust. It is a non resident rota and provides cover for both sites of the Trust and The Royal Brompton Hospital.

Training

The postholder is expected to support and be involved with training the junior staff.

Other

Attendance and presentation at multidisciplinary team meeting

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the postholder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues

The postholder undertakes exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances

The postholder undertakes exceptionally to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.