Subspecialty Trainee In Gynaecological Oncology

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This is an RCOG recognized Gynecological Oncology subspecialty training programme leading to RCOG Gynaecological Oncology subspecialty accreditation.
The appointed candidate will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme, which includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal, and risk management.
This role involves working within a team delivering tertiary-level surgical care to Gynaecological cancer patients and requires a dedicated individual interested in gynaecological cancer, immersed in complex surgery.
Good communication skills are pivotal for discussing detailed diagnoses, complex surgical issues, and subsequent management.
A strong background in general gynaecology is required to provide a good understanding of the patient journey prior to cancer diagnosis and support patients throughout.
The trainee must work well in a team and across other specialties.
Surgical training will be available in both open and robotic surgery.
Main Duties of the Job Active participation in weekly Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings to triage patients accordingly for local or specialist surgery is encouraged.
Consultation of new and follow-up patients in clinics supervised by Senior Colleagues and supported by Clinical Nurse Specialists will occur regularly.
Identification and subsequent management of complex pre-operative issues will be encountered, and experience will be gained in this area.
Daily ward rounds/pre-operative assessments will be shared amongst Clinical Fellows, along with ample theatre sessions.
Surgical training will be tailored according to the individual trainee's ability, but a wide range of surgical training is available for both open and robotic surgery.
There will be opportunities to provide emergency services covering all surgical specialties in the directorate (gynaecology, colorectal, urology & plastics).
In addition to training in gynaecological oncology, there will be opportunities to attend MDT & theatres of other specialties, as well as non-surgical specialties in the Christie to achieve sub-specialty training.
Research & audit within the role is encouraged and accommodated within the trainee rota.
The role requires a diligent and hard-working person with enthusiasm for surgery and gynaecological oncology.
We welcome individuals who will actively engage with the team.
About Us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year.
We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, with around 15% of patients referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on-site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services.
We are also an international leader in research, with world-first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year.
Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities This is a 40-hour per week appointment (full-time) at Specialty Registrar level, working in one of the country's leading Gynaecological Oncology centres.
The successful candidate will play a key part in the team as a clinical fellow, concentrating on a particular area of service development.
More focused surgical training can be tailored to the suitable candidate.
There will be fully supervised and supported work in both ward and outpatient settings, oncological procedures in theatre, and research.
The area of research may fall into robotic surgery, introduction of HIPEC in ovarian cancer, and psychosexual health following gynaecological surgery.
The post holder will support the Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeons, work alongside Junior Doctors, and liaise closely with Senior Medical colleagues and all grades and levels of AHP and management teams.
The appointee's professional time will be deployed flexibly in appropriate areas: clinical duties, administration, teaching, research, clinical audit, etc.
Detailed elements of the job plan arrangements are to be agreed with the successful applicant when in post.
The center wishes to build its current research portfolio and continue regional collaboration, publication, and presentation, and it is expected that the post-holder will actively participate in this.
In addition to Gynaecological Oncology work, the Christie team works closely with other surgical specialties at The Christie as part of a tertiary referral Pelvic Surgery Team.
This team comprises 9 Colorectal, 7 Urological, and 4 Oncoplastic Surgeons specializing in complex abdomino-pelvic malignancy.
They undertake ultra-high volume complex pelvic and exenterative surgery for a population of over 8 million people.
Continuing Professional Development The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Role Planning The following provides an outline of the expected clinical activity and clinically related activity components of the job plan which occur at regular times in the week.
Agreement should be reached between the appointee and their Training Programme Director regarding the scheduling of all other activities, including the Supporting Professional Activities.
Upon appointment, the subspecialty trainee will be given a specific work programme detailing the initial allocation of direct clinical care activities and supporting activities.
A formal weekly timetable will be agreed between the appointee and the Training Programme Director.
There is routine ward work, Consultants rounds, gynaecology oncology outpatient clinics, and operating sessions.
There will be a requirement to maintain colposcopy accreditation through regular attendance at colposcopy clinics.
On-call Commitments This role does require participation in the surgical clinical fellow on-call rota.
Person Specification Essential for the Post Full registration with the GMC and with License to Practice Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent) Satisfactory ST4 ARCP by commencement of post or equivalent Evidence of a commitment to research ST5 and above or equivalent, with sequential annual appraisals A portfolio of experience and publication of research in the specialty Desirable for the Post MD/PhD CRiSP Course (if not undertaken would be expected within 6 months of commencement) To show a broad range of publication and research activity Experience with statistics Circumstances Domicile