DNB Trainee

Requisition Id: 9319

Key Responsibilities of a Gynaecological Oncology DNB:

Diagnosis and Staging:

Taking detailed patient histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests (including imaging and pathology), and staging the cancer.
Treatment Planning:

Developing individualized treatment plans based on the stage and type of cancer, which may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these.
Surgical Skills:

Performing radical surgeries for gynecological cancers, including the ability to manage surgical and anesthetic risks and potential complications.
Medical Oncology:

Managing patients with chemotherapy, including understanding drug pharmacology, treatment protocols, and managing side effects.
Radiation Oncology:

Understanding the principles of radiation therapy, its indications, and potential side effects.
Multidisciplinary Care:

Collaborating with other specialists (surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, etc.) in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Patient Education and Counseling:

Providing patients and their families with information about the cancer, treatment options, prognosis, and supportive care.
Research and Academic Activities:

Participating in research, presenting at conferences, and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
Ethical and Legal Considerations:

Understanding the ethical and legal aspects of cancer care, including informed consent and end-of-life care.
Post-treatment Care:

Providing follow-up care, monitoring for recurrence, and managing long-term effects of treatment.