Subspeciality Trainee in Gynaecological Oncology

Job description

Subspeciality Trainee in Gynaecological OncologyUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 19 May 2026

This RCOG-accredited subspecialty training programme represents an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join the Gynaecological Oncology department at UCLH, a premier tertiary referral centre.

Main duties of the jobThis is a training post, and the priority will be to develop the surgical and clinical skills required for successful completion of the RCOG subspecialty training programme.

The successful candidate will be expected to attend and prepare for theatre lists (average 5 three sessions theatre lists/ week), manage outpatient work, lead ward rounds, prepare for the MDT meeting, liaise across specialties and with the regional network, and organise the junior team rota. As such, a high level of leadership, management and organisational skills will be necessary for this post.

Candidates will be expected to have significant experience of working in a gynaecological oncology department, with knowledge of treatment pathways and evidence-based cancer management and demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients.

Level of surgical experience (both open surgery and minimal access) is expected to be high to be able to progress at the expected standard for this competitive programme. Alongside their gynae oncology work, the candidate will undertake work with allied specialties to supplement their learning.

The candidate will be expected to lead service improvement, audit and research work, and risk management work and would therefore be expected to have high levels of written and verbal communication skills for presented work.

About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world‐class research.

We provide first‐class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Person SpecificationKnowledge and Qualifications

Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise

MRCOG or equivalent

Higher academic degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

First author research publications in gynae‐oncology

BSCCP accreditation or registered in training

Experience

Completion of ST5 Obstetrics and Gynaecology training or equivalent

Wide experience in gynaecology surgery

Additional clinical experience/training that may be required

Skills and Abilities

A good understanding of gynaecological oncology

Good time management

Able to work under pressure

Demonstrate sound decision‐making skills and ability exert authority at a level appropriate for the post and/or situation

Communication

Able to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English

Able to show empathy towards patients

Able to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies

Able to work co‐operatively with other teams within the Trust and the NLCN

Personal and People Development

Experience in teaching

Able to demonstrate good leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£73,992 a yearPer Annum Inclusive plus London weighting.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English