Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals, interested in Gynaecological Oncology to join a reputable and established team of clinicians and researchers. Based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, the Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre (NGOC) offers a broad range of surgery, and is famed for its ultra-radical surgical repertoire, and early adoption of innovation. It is a European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) accredited Centre of Excellence for Ovarian Cancer.

This post is for 12 months which may be extended to a longer period, subject to clinical needs and availability of funding. The successful applicant will gain experience in managing complex oncological and surgical patients. They will be given the opportunity to be involved in clinical research projects and audits.

It is expected that shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on the 18^th of July 2025.

Main duties of the job

The post holder’s clinical duties will be based on our in-patient surgical ward, outpatient clinics and operating theatre. The work on the surgical ward encompasses arranging investigations, selecting appropriate treatment and providing peri-operative care. This includes consultations on Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) for review of gynaecological oncology patients who need to be seen in a (semi-)urgent timeframe. The post holder will require excellent communication skills to work on this ward providing care to patients with a wide range of disease presentations. Communication, team working and organizational skills are paramount in the care of our patients. The post holder will be required to demonstrate an awareness of the limitations of their practice.

The post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of outpatient clinics which include new and follow-up gynaecological oncology clinics, colposcopy clinics and vulva clinics. They will be able to assist in operating theatre and will have the opportunity to develop surgical skills.

Working for our organisation

We care passionately about our staff – ‘our people’ – are the heart of our organisation.  Our vision is to make the Trust the best place to work, and we believe the people who work and volunteer for us make the difference between good care and excellent care. 

And our workforce agrees!  In the 2021 national NHS Staff Survey, our staff told us they would recommend the Trust to others as a great place to work.  

While they told us patient care is of course their priority, our staff ranked the trust among the top 25 in the country – well above the national average and outperforming other Trusts in areas such as:

• Equality and diversity – we were ranked above average in terms of acting fairly when it came to career progression or promotion, with nearly 90% of staff agreeing that we treat them fairly, regardless of people’s ethnic background, sexual orientation, age or gender.
• Recommending the Trust as a place for care or treatment
• Feeling that your role makes a difference to patients
• Involvement in decisions that affect your team or area
• Feeling safe at work