O&G Fellow with Special Interest in Genomic Gynae Oncology

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of – Special Interest Obstetrics and Gynaecology fellow Post -Genomic Gynae Oncology Fellow. This post is available for a period of 12 months initially with the option to extend by mutual agreement.

This post provides a great opportunity for O and G doctors at ST4 + level but ideally at ST6-7 level to train in the exciting and rapidly progressing field of genomics whilst working in one of the biggest and busiest trusts in the country.

Main duties of the job

We aim to offer a trainee a training in genetics and genomics with particular regard to gynae oncology. The training will be delivered by a combined approach within the gynae oncology department and clinical genetics and will include sessions in both departments.

Training will be offered in Gynaecology Oncology MDT working and how genomics / genetics fits into cancer planning and care. Also, training will be given in the management and prophylactic surgery of gene carriers. The successful candidate will take part in mainstream genetic testing and be trained in genetic counselling and have opportunities to take part in research programmes.

Working for our organisation

The Maternity and Gynaecology department includes all hospital and community based obstetrics, gynaecology and midwifery services. 44 consultants contribute to our obstetrics and gynaecology service, of which 18 are obstetric consultants, 18 gynaecologists, and 8

combined obstetrician and gynaecologists.

There is a 3

There is a strong

research presence in the department, with Nottingham contributing to, and leading, national and international clinical trials.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

It is a requirement for this post that you participate in the 1 in 9 out of hours resident rota. Dependent on experience on call duties will be at Registrar (St4-5 tier 2) or senior registrar level (Tier 3). There are 2 tiers of registrars out of hours on each site for O and G with a separate rota for emergency gynaecology on the Queens campus.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person specification

Qualifications

• ST4 or above
• GMC Full Registration with License to Practice
• MRCOG

• Distinction, prizes or honours during postgraduate training period

Other

• Ability to participate in resident out of hours rota
• • Motivated and able to work unsupervised as well as within a small team under appropriate guidance
• • Evidence of understanding of the importance of team work & ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

• ST6-7 Level/Post CCT
• UK Experience in O+G

Behaviours

• Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Teaching

• Shows evidence of having taught medical students and junior doctors in a hospital setting

• Evidence of having provided teaching to multi-disciplinary groups
• Has presented at local, regional or national meetings
• Completed a ‘training the trainers’ or ‘teaching skills’ course

Communication skills

• Excellent communications skills, written and oral.
• Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
• • Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team

• • Participation in a clinically-based and/or educational research project with involvement at key stages (design, data collection, analysis, preparation of abstracts and final paper)

Planning and organisation skills

• Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills and abilities

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