Locum Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the James Cook University Hospital, are currently on a journey to expand our Gynaecological Oncology surgical team in partnership with other Gynaecological Oncology surgical services in the North East of England.

Working in collaboration with our specialist commissioners and cancer network (the Northern Cancer Alliance), both Trusts are actively engaged in a programme of work to improve the resilience and optimise the capacity in our tertiary regional specialist gynaecological oncology service to ensure we continue to provide excellent quality of care across the North East and North Cumbria over the coming years. It is anticipated that this collaboration will continue to establish a managed clinical network with new and innovative ways of service delivery to ensure the best patient care and outcomes.

We are seeking a surgical Locum Gynaecological Oncologist, working part-time (6PAs per week) with specialist skills to complement the existing teams and develop and maintain clinical and academic excellence. The candidate will have GMC CCT accreditation with sub-specialist in Gynaecology Oncology or within 6 months of completion of specialist training is essential.

Main duties of the job

The employing Trust for this post will be South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with the base site for this post being The James Cook University Hospital - Gynaecological Oncology Centre.

The James Cook Gynaecological Oncology Centre is one of a few centres in the United Kingdom whose surgical portfolio extends from state-of-the-art robotic operations to cytoreductive surgery. Gynaecology Oncology at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is supported by on-site specialist surgical services including, Colorectal, Vascular, Plastics, Thoracic and Urology in addition to the medical and clinical oncology teams.

Development of suitable research programmes by the post holder will be particularly encouraged.

About us

The James Cook University Hospital is a tertiary centre for Gynaecological Oncology. In addition, the Hospital provides Reproductive Gynaecology and complex Maternal and Fetal Care. It is a BSGE-designated endometriosis Centre and has BSUG accreditation for Urogynaecology.

The trusts Gynaecological-Oncology Services are accredited centres by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology.

This is a unique and excellent opportunity to join a progressive, ambitious team in the North East of England which has a particular focus on holistic approach to patient care in addition to boundless aspiration to continue delivering cutting edge treatments for women with gynaecological cancers.

Job responsibilities

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

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology or equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
• Relevant experience in Gynaecology Oncology
• oExperience of supervising junior medical staff

Desirable

• Evidence of research and innovative service developments

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• oEvidence of clinical audit
• oCapable of carrying out operative surgery for Gynaecology concerns

Desirable

• Other teaching skills/experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
• Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (gynaecological oncology) or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• oBSCCP accreditation in colposcopy

Desirable

• Further higher degree