Clinical Academic Fellow in Gynaecology Oncology - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Applications are invited for a BGCS approved Moondance clinical academic fellowship in gynaecology oncology in the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

Moondance Cancer Initiative find, fund and fuel brilliant people and brave ideas to make Wales a world leader in cancer survival.

Established in 2019 as a not-for-profit company, they aim to accelerate significant and sustained improvement in cancer survival outcomes. To date Moondance have committed over £6m to demonstration projects within the Welsh NHS and with NHS partners. They are keen to connect with like-minded optimistic doers who share their belief that better is possible.

The successful applicants time will be split 60/40 between clinical and academic responsibilities and training.

They will be based in the gynaecology oncology team but will work closely with the colorectal and upper gastrointestinal teams in the University Hospital of Wales.

They will be closely mentored and responsible for many aspects of the day-to-day running of the clinical trial including patient recruitment, attendance at trial management group meetings, training and opening of new centres, trial promotion as well as the surgery (under supervision) to provide the PIPAC treatment itself.

It is expected that the successful applicant will enrol on the NIHR associate PI scheme in conjunction with this trial.

Clinical responsibilities and training will include gynaecology oncology surgery, clinic and MDT with periods of dedicated time with the colorectal surgical team and upper GI team to develop the broader surgical skills required of a pelvic oncology surgeon.

There is full time on call commitment with this role.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.

Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.

Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well"and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.

As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing.

We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research.

Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions.

Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline.

Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents