Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology and Robotic Surgery

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gynaecological Oncology Surgical team at RSCH Foundation NHS Trust to gain experience in both robotic gynaecological surgery and major open oncology surgery. The department is the busiest robotic Gynae-oncology centre in the UK and an Epicentre for Da Vinci robotic training. The post would suit a senior trainee in either gynaecological oncology, or complex benign gynaecology surgery including endometriosis or urogynaecology. It would particularly suit someone seeking Post-CCT experience in Gynae-oncology or complex benign surgery before embarking on their consultant career. All five Consultants in the department regularly undertake robotic surgery. The Hospital currently has four Da Vinci Xi robots in adjacent theatres. There is close working with the departments of Urology, Colo-rectal, HPB and OG surgery.

Main duties of the job

This is a senior clinical post with considerable exposure to theatre and clinical work, including both open and robotic gynaecological cancer surgery. The successful applicant will be one of a team of four middle grade doctors supported by one SHO, and so the successful applicant will very involved in the day-to-day pre and post-operative care of patients, theatre scheduling, clinics, weekly MDT and other departmental meetings. The department has a good clinical audit system with monthly M&M meetings, which the Fellow will be expected to contribute to and help to organize. There are very good opportunities to complete clinical audits and research using the department's dedicated database. It is expected that the Clinical Fellow undertake initial on-line training in Da Vinci robotics and will be proctored and taught in-house in use of these systems by the five Consultants, both patient-side and on the console. The Royal Surrey currently has four Da Vinci Xi surgical robots in clinical use, with all five of our Consultants fully trained in their use and with regular theatre availablility. There are theatre lists on each weekday except for Fridays.

About us

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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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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