Gynaecology Oncology - Senior Clinical Fellow

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Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
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Job overview

Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynaecology Oncology (Post CCT)

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is looking to recruit a Senior Clinical fellow in Gynaecological Oncology with the opportunity to develop interest in oncology and complete the relevant ATSM. The post is available immediately for 12 months initially with the possibility of extending. This post is suitable for post CCT candidates. The post will have an on-call commitment on the middle grade-rota.
Croydon University Hospital caters to a diverse population and has an oncology unit which works closely with the Royal Marsden Hospital. Patients are managed by a team of specialist across several specialities. The O&G department has a Gynaecology Assessment Unit that continues to grow, and this is a great opportunity for a doctor to reinforce clinical skills and contribute to development of this service.
Applicants will have at least 5 year's experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and have MRCOG or equivalent. Gynaecology scan training will be provided for fellows who have not completed appropriate module. The job requires laparoscopic experience.
Croydon University Hospital is a large district general hospital which caters to a very diverse population. There are 14 full-time Consultants and an Associate Specialist. The middle grade consists of a Sub-Specialist Doctor and 12 Specialist Registrars/StR3+. There are 10 Senior House Officers with a mixture of Speciality trainees, GP trainees and Foundation doctors.

Main duties of the job

The duties under Consultant supervision include the following:

• Conduct independent 2WW and Colposcopy clinics (if accredited)
• Review of Oncology patients on the ward
• Taking part in gynaecology clinics with the Consultant.
• Ward rounds/ On-Calls on the Labour Ward
• Attending gynaecological operating lists in the Main Theatre Suite and also in the Day Care Unit.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, MRCOG

Desirable criteria

• Relevant ATSM (acute gynaecology, gynaecology oncology, benign gynaecology

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential criteria

• Diagnostic Laparoscopy
• Manage Labour ward including performing CS, instrumental deliveries, perineal repairs, interpreting CTG and dealing with obstetric emergencies
• Experience with gynaecology emergencies including managing ectopic pregnancies, miscarriage and the acute abdomen

Desirable criteria

• Thearpeutic Laparoscopy
• Gynaecology scanning

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in O & G
• More than 5 years as registrar

We particularly welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic candidates as there is an under-representation at senior level within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

We offer many flexible and part-time working opportunities and all of our substantive & Fixed Term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including parking, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme. We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity.

DETAILS ON APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note that no job offer or volunteer placement will be made until satisfactory references have been received. You are asked to provide email addresses for all referees, and ensure their accuracy before submitting your application.

If you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act, require the application form in a different format or would like advice in regard to the recruitment process, please email the South West London Recruitment Hub - khft.askrecruitment@nhs.net

In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process, if applicable, should you be appointed.

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Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

If you decide to apply for this post, but do not hear back from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Senior Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology (PDF, 744.3KB)
• CHS DBS Policy Statement (PDF, 53.0KB)
• Map of Croydon University Hospital (PDF, 95.6KB)
• CHS Accomodation (PDF, 2.7MB)
• Croydon Trust Values (PDF, 324.9KB)