Sub-Speciality Trainee (Gynaecological Oncology)

Job responsibilities

During the appointment, the trainee will gain experience in all aspects of gynaecological oncology including radiotherapy and medical oncology. Gynaecological Oncology, including radiotherapy and medical oncology for the entire Yorkshire region has been centralised at the Leeds Cancer Centre although some chemotherapy is provided in associated cancer units. A structured surgical training programme has been devised with attachments to all the relevant (surgical) specialties to allow the trainee to complete the RCOG training programme. The centre has a robotic surgical programme with opportunities for the trainee to gain exposure. The centre is accredited as Centre of Excellence in Advanced Ovarian Cancer surgery and is accredited for training by ESGO. There are close ties with colorectal, hepato-biliary, plastic, and urology surgical departments which facilitates the opportunity for trainees to operate with these teams.

St James's is a tertiary referral hospital with a full range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and support services with colo-rectal, hepato-biliary, and urology surgery. Some other services are located at Leeds General Infirmary.

Academic units in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medicine, Surgery, Anaesthetics and Cancer Medicine are located on the St James's Hospital Campus. The Medical School of Leeds University is also represented on site by Professorial Units in clinical genetics, molecular biology and experimental pathology with a scope for collaboration.

The trainees timetable typically includes 2-3 all day theatre sessions, a combined clinic, a colposcopy clinic, the MDT meeting and dedicated research sessions. All clinics are Consultant-led and the trainee will have supervision during outpatient sessions. All main theatre lists are Consultant-led and no completely unsupervised lists occur although the trainee will learn to operate independently. There is a dedicated gynaecological oncology theatre suite in the Bexley Wing with high-resolution laparoscopic imaging and equipment and facilities for sentinel node procedures. The hospital has facilities for robotic surgery. Both intensive care and high dependency care are available adjacent to the purpose-built theatre suite and are used on a regular basis.

The anticipated on-call slot will be shared by both sub-specialty trainees in gynae-oncology. The on-call duties may be subject to review depending on any changing needs of the department and trainee.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS
• MRCOG, or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MD/PHD

Other criteria

Essential

• Professional Integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
• Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality).
• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed.
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history.
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances.
• Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training.
• General post MRCOG clinical experience.

Experience

Essential

• Successfully completed the Part II MRCOG examination and at least 5 years of specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology with recent ARCP outcomes 1.
• OR have a CCT certificate in obstetrics and gynaecology and fully registered on the GMC specialist register with a licence to practise.
• Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
• Appropriate Knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, and portfolio evidence.
• Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
• Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent.
• Experience of participation in audit.
• Understanding of principles of research.
• Candidates should have the skills required to obtain a RCOG ST5 ARCP outcome 1 or has a CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Desirable

• Evidence of previous research experience with first author publications and/or a higher research degree e.g. MD/PhD.
• Evidence of relevant previous experience in Gynae-oncology.
• Ultrasound skills Colposcopy experience/BSCCP accreditation.
• Portfolio evidence that the applicant can perform procedures such as TLH or TAH independently (under supervision).
• Knowledge of Gynaeoncology and Guidance for service provision of Gynae Cancer services in the UK.
• PhD/MD/APM to qualify for exemption from research year.
• Experience data collection and management.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations.
• Clinical governance (continued): Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
• Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
• Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others perspectives.
• Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Managing Others & Team Involvement.
• Vigilance & Situational Awareness.
• Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty.

Desirable

• Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes).
• Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
• 360 feedback
• Patient survey feedback and reflections

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current license to practice.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical
• Evidence of achievement of ST5/CCT competences Obstetrics and Gynaecology at time of application (and likelihood of achieving ST6 competences in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Applicants have demonstrable skills in written/spoken English that are adequate to effectively communicate about medical topics with patients/colleagues, which could be demonstrated by the following
• 1. Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
• 2. applicants have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Overall 7
• 2. (continued) Speaking 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. Or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes.
• Applicants who believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).