Senior Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology

Job Title: Senior Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology
Closing Date: 11 August 2026
Start Date: November 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Purpose: Covering Maternity Leave
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference: 188-MC40726

Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

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. The main clinical duties of the post will be:

• 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

About Us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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 Continued 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

Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential:

• 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

Desirable:

• Previous gynae-oncology experience
• Audits, publications and presentations in gynae-oncology showing commitment to the specialty

Aptitudes and skills
Essential:

• 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

Desirable:

• Previous experience of teaching and management
• Evidence of training in O&G skills and drills eg PROMPT, ALSO, MOET
• Experience in clinical governance

Living Trust Values
Essential:

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

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).

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

Employer Contact: For questions about the job, contact: David Constable Phelps, Consultant, at David.Constable-Phelps@uhs.nhs.uk