Senior Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Senior Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology

The closing date is 11 August 2026

Start Date: November 2026

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Covering Maternity Leave

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are invited for a senior special interest training fellowship post in Gynaecological Oncology within the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Princess Anne Hospital and University Hospital Southampton, commencing as soon as possible for 12 months with possible extension. This is a part time post.

• To gain relevant clinical experience in all aspects of the speciality of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• To deliver care in general obstetrics and gynaecology, including out of hours commitment (obs and gynae registrar rota).
• Working alongside the established gynaecological oncology team to deliver outstanding care for our patients.
• Development of surgical gynaecology-oncology skills, including laparoscopic, open, cytoreductive and HIPEC skills.
• Inpatient and outpatient management of gynaecological oncology patients.
• Participate in colposcopy, outpatient hysteroscopy/rapid access clinics.

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. Additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay).

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5:

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee).

Proposed interview date: 24th August 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 11th August 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• MRCOG part 1
• MRCOG part 2 & 3
• Audits, publications and presentations in gynae-oncology showing commitment to the specialty

Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff
• Appropriate career progression consistent with personal circumstances and level of application. Evidence of CPD
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to manage a busy high risk labour ward and O&G emergencies
• Previous second on call O&G experience in Acute Hospital settings
• Previous experience of teaching and management
• Evidence of training in O&G skills and drills eg PROMPT, ALSO, MOET
• Experience in clinical governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.