Job summary

The post holder will join a dedicated 6-member Gynae oncology fellow team to provide middle-grade clinical cover for inpatient care for patients in the ward or High Dependency Unit / Intensive Therapy Unit, and also take part in outpatient clinics (joint oncology, colposcopy and pre-operative), Gynaecology MDT Clinics, Vulval, Colposcopy clinics, Gynaecological oncology theatres. They are also required to take part in the Gyn Oncology middle-grade on-call rota (not during normal working hours, non-resident cover, 1 in 6), with an occasional requirement (based on career stage) to cover the general gynaecology on-call rota. The department has hosted research fellows, including Out of Programme for Research (OOPR) and Out of Programme for Clinical Experience (OOPE), for UK speciality training registrars in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, pursuing a Master's in Gyn Oncology (MCh Gyn Oncology) and an MD (self-funded registration). A recent clinical research fellow has completed the fellowship as an OOPR in the department and is currently writing up the MD thesis.

Main duties of the job

Provide middle-grade clinical cover for inpatient care in ward/HDU/ITU

Take part in outpatient clinics and Gynaecologic oncology MDT

Contribute to work in Gynaecologic oncology theatres

Take part in the Gynaecology Oncology middle-grade on-call rota

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest foundation trusts in England and provides a wide range of services across different specialities, including a motivated, forward thinking, obstetrics, and gynaecology team, with more than thirty-five consultants working across different subspecialities.

The James Cook University hospital is one of Europe's most modern hospitals, The James Cook University site is the largest of its type and has a wide range of specialities. This hospital was opened in October 2003 and has a capacity of 1,007 beds. Based on the original site of South Cleveland Hospital, all acute and elective medical and surgical specialties are accommodated. Tertiary services, in addition to cardiology and cardiac surgery, include renal medicine/haemodialysis, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and the regional spinal injuries unit.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 to £67,325 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-FHS-MED-8120387-A

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• oConfidence in gynaecological surgical skills evidenced by ATSM/SITM
• oAble to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical knowledge and the enthusiasm to promote evidence-based practice
• oDemonstrate evidence of being able to Manage time and prioritise clinical need

Desirable

• oDemonstrable evidence of laparoscopy skills

Qualifications

Essential

• oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice
• oPrimary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
• oPart 3 MRCOG completed

Desirable

• oPostgraduate degree
• oEvidence of distinction at university or postgraduate examinations
• oCertification of previous robotic training

Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of 4-7 years clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• oEvidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project or research project
• oOncology experience

Person Specification KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential oConfidence in gynaecological surgical skills evidenced by ATSM/SITM oAble to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical knowledge and the enthusiasm to promote evidence-based practice oDemonstrate evidence of being able to Manage time and prioritise clinical need Desirable oDemonstrable evidence of laparoscopy skills Qualifications Essential oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice oPrimary medical qualification recognised by the GMC oPart 3 MRCOG completed Desirable oPostgraduate degree oEvidence of distinction at university or postgraduate examinations oCertification of previous robotic training Experience Essential oEvidence of 4-7 years clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. oEvidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project or research project oOncology experience

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.

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)