Trust Doctor (eqv. to ST6-7) in Gynaecological Oncology

Barts Health NHS Trust

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust

Trust Doctor in Gynaecological Oncology (ST6-7)

Whipps Cross Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic doctor to join the current Obstetrics and Gynaecology team as a specialist Trust Doctor at Barts Health NHS Trust for 1 year.

Barts Health NHS Trust was created on 1 April 2012 and is the largest in the UK.

The post will be based at The Whipps Cross University Hospital . This is a non-training post but will provide valuable experience in maternal-fetal medicine and high risk obstetrics for those wishing to secure future posts, including at consultant level for applicants who already hold CCT.

Individuals will require full GMC Registration and should be post MRCOG. This post is aimed at UK or Overseas trainee obstetricians at ST 5+ level or above. There will be an out of hours component to the job as a senior registrar with responsibility for supervising a more junior SpR on delivery suite and covering gynaecology emergencies.

Main duties of the job

Individuals will require full GMC Registration and should be post MRCOG. This post is aimed at UK or Overseas trainee obstetricians at ST 5+ level or above. There will be an out of hours component to the job as a senior registrar with responsibility for supervising a more junior SpR on delivery suite and covering gynaecology emergencies.

Opportunities will be given to work with the gynaecology oncology team at Whipps Cross in outpatient clinics and theatre. Post holders will be trained in management of gynaecological cancers, hysteroscopy and vulval disease. There will regular theatre sessions. There will also be opportunities to undertake the gynaecology oncology ATSM. Successful candidates will be encouraged to participate in teaching, research, audit and journal club. In line with our commitment to improving the working lives of our junior doctors, the duties and hours are fully compliant with the New Deal initiative.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • MBBS equivalent
  • MRCOG

Desirable

  • CCT or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work as a senior registrar on delivery suite
  • Experience with gynaecological laparoscopy

Desirable

  • Experience in the UK as senior registrar on delivery suite
  • Experience with robotic surgery

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Gynaecological Oncology experience
  • Obstetric ATSM
  • Gynaecological Surgery ATSMs

Training Expected

Essential

  • To be eligible for registration with GMC

Management/Audit Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of involvement in audit/quality improvement

Desirable

  • Research experience

Specific requirement

Desirable

  • To take up post as soon as possible

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 9 August 2026

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