PM229656 – Sub-Specialty Trainee in Gynae-Oncology

Job Description

Position Overview

Applications are invited for the post of Sub specialty trainee in Gynaecological Oncology Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post is based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Applicants must hold the MRCOG or equivalent, and be at ST5 level or higher (CCT or on UK specialist register O+G) at the time of taking up the appointment.

This is a three year post leading to sub specialty accreditation in Gynaecological Oncology. Applicants with research may complete the programme in two years.

You will be fully supported by a thriving and friendly department and will be encouraged to take forward service and academic development.

The Unit is the designated tertiary referral unit for the North East of Scotland and provides a full range of obstetric and gynaecological services. The unit has responsibility for approximately 6,000 deliveries and 9,000 gynaecology admissions per annum.

There are excellent on site library facilities and opportunities for research both within the Department and with other groups in the Hospital and the University of Aberdeen. The Department provides both NHS and University academic services and the post will involve appropriate participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and/or programme has the required educational and Postgraduate Dean’s approval.

Eligibility & Expenses

Applicants may be eligible for excess travel and relocation expenses. Information regarding nationally agreed excess travel and relocation are contained in NHS Circular PCS(DD) 2010/8. NHS Grampian’s relocation policy can be accessed by visiting

Contact and Application

Informal enquiries can be made as follows:

• Subspecialty Training Programme Director: Dr M Gurumurthy ()
• Consultant Gynae oncologist: Ms Mary Cairns ()
• Training Programme Director: Dr Gail Littlewood ()

Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information for Candidates

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