Trust Doctor; eqv ST+ in Gynae Oncology

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a 6 months Trust Doctor (ST5+) in Gynaecological Oncology post at Royal London Hospital to commence as soon as possible. Training in the surgical management of gynaecological malignancies, together with non-surgical management including medical oncology, radiotherapy and palliative care will be provided within the context of the Gynaecology Oncology Team. Applicants must have completed at least ST5 of higher training or equivalent, have prior experience in Gynaecology Oncology.

This post is not approved for training. If applying from outside the Deanery, approval for Out of Programme Training must be obtained, and candidates should discuss their application with their Training Programme Director. Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received; we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

• The trainee will be responsible for the pre-operative assessment, intra-operative management and post-operative care of all patients with gynaecological cancer.
• The trainee will attend at least 1 gynaecological oncology list each week. Concomitant operating lists in colorectal surgery, urological surgery and vascular surgery exist and the post holder will be encouraged to avail themselves of this breadth of expertise.
• The trainee will attend weekly gynaecological oncology clinics and Rapid Access clinics.
• In addition, the trainee may conduct a colposcopy clinic. All clinics will be performed with consultant supervision.
• The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is on an improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion and an inclusive working environment.

Date posted 19 January 2026
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade Doctor - other
Salary £54,843 to £67,610 a year per annum
Contract Fixed term
Duration 6 months
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 259-MED
7746394

RLH
Job locations The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

Other Aspects of the post:
The post holder will, with the other subspecialty fellow, be responsible for daily ward rounds with the junior medical staff. This post emphasises diagnostic clinics; postholders will attend rapid access clinics. There is a close working relationship with Histopathology and diagnostic radiology. The trainee will coordinate weekly MDT meetings with the MDM co-ordinator, present patient details and implement management plans post-MDM.

Medical audit participation is expected as part of the Directorate's medical audit programme.

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCOG or European CCST

Desirable

• MD, PhD or FRCS

Knowledge

• The candidate should have been accredited/have CCT, or have completed at least five years of ST training with a satisfactory ARCP outcome, (candidates must bring their own NTN with them in this case) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, or equivalent.

Clinical Expertise in Gynaecological Oncology

• Basic gynaecological oncology training

Desirable

• Evidence of additional clinical experience in or relevant to Gynaecological Oncology

Management/Audit Experience

• As in MRCOG training
• Good organisational and management skills
• Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS
• Computing and IT skills

Desirable

• Competent in simple MIS hysterectomy and simple open hysterectomy
• BSCCP accreditation (or equivalent)

Academic Achievements / Research

• Research experience; e.g., peer review publication or presentation at national or international meetings

Desirable

• MD/PhD or GCP accreditation

Personal Skills

• Good leadership skills; clear and effective communication in English; ability to build rapport, listen, and negotiate with colleagues, patients and other agencies
• Ability to work with other teams within the Trust and to work under pressure
• Flexibility, responsibility, decision-making, and appropriate authority; empathy and cooperation with others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS may be required.

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