Special Interest Obstetrics and Gynae-oncology - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Applications are invited for the post of Special Interest Obstetrics and Gynaeoncology 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 in gynaeoncology cancer whilst working in one of the biggest and busiest trusts in the country.

Genomic Gynae Oncology Fellow

We aim to offer a trainee a training in genetics and genomics with particular regard to gynaecological oncology

The training will be delivered by a combined approach within gynaecological oncology and clinical genetics and will include sessions in both departments.

We will offer training in:

Gynae cancer MDT working and how genomics / genetics fits into treatment decisions for patients with cancer and in prevention of cancers in family members carrying genetic mutations.

This post will also include one day a week participating in Obstetrics and gynaecology activities including general ANC, general gynaecology clinics, labour ward, assessment areas and theatres.

As O and G is a cross site service, the post will involve working on both the Nottingham City Campus and Queen's Medical Centre Campus

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

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.
The hospital based services are split between the City hospital and Queen's Medical Centre
sites. Both have a labour suite which is associated with a level 3 Neonatal Unit, dedicated
obstetric anaesthetic service, and inpatient and outpatient obstetric services. There is a 3
tier junior doctor 24 hour presence. Our fetal medicine centre accepts regional referrals, and
is delivered across the two sites. There is a dedicated maternal medicine service, with multiprofessional clinics including obstetric haematology, renal, and medical. There is a strong
research presence in the department, with Nottingham contributing to, and leading, national
and international clinical trials.

We aim to offer a trainee a training in genetics and genomics with particular regard to gynaecological oncology

The training will be delivered by a combined approach within gynaecological oncology and clinical genetics and will include sessions in both departments.

We will offer training in:

Gynae cancer MDT working and how genomics / genetics fits into treatment decisions for patients with cancer and in prevention of cancers in family members carrying genetic mutations.