Locum Consultant in Surgical Gynaecological Oncology

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant in Surgical Gynaecological Oncology to join a dynamic and high-performing regional cancer centre serving South East Wales.

Based at the University Hospital of Wales, you will work within a well-established tertiary referral service delivering specialist care for complex gynaecological malignancies alongside secondary care provision for Cardiff and the Vale. The department manages over 450 cancer surgeries annually and reviews more than 800 patients through its multidisciplinary team (MDT), offering exposure to a broad and complex case mix. The service delivers advanced and innovative surgical care, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, sentinel lymph node mapping, ultra-radical cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC, supported by close collaboration with colorectal, urology and reconstructive teams. Strong links with Velindre Cancer Centre ensure fully integrated oncology pathways.

Main duties of the job

You will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team with a strong commitment to patient-centred care, prehabilitation and enhanced recovery, alongside active involvement in teaching, training and service development. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking regional service with strong collaborative networks and a commitment to clinical excellence and innovation. Relocation expenses will be supported in line with organisational policy.

Cardiff and Vale UHB is committed to developing its people. In addition to strong links with education partners, Cardiff & Vale UHB's Academy of Leadership and Management has a comprehensive leadership development programme aimed at cultivating confident and compassionate clinical leaders to deliver exceptional care and contribute to the longer term strategy for service delivery and improvement. Cardiff and Vale UHB also has a very strong Research & Development function, working in partnership with Cardiff University. The role also offers the opportunity to develop a research portfolio and involvement in roles within the National Cancer Network.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC / GDC registration with a licence to practise
• On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date
• Subspecialist accreditation in Gynaeoncology (or projected to complete within 6 months)

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
• Self-motivated and flexible approach to work

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation. (or equivalent)

Research

Essential

• Ability to critically appraise research

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and junior doctors / dentists

Management of change and quality improvement

Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
• Evidence of effective leadership skills

Management and leadership experience

Essential

• Demonstrates familiarity with and understanding of NHS structures, management and current political issues, including an awareness of national strategic plan and constraints
• Demonstrates willingness to lead clinical teams and develop an effective specialist clinical service

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of training and experience in managing patients with gynaecological cancer