Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a full-time Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon to join a dedicated team at the Royal London Hospital. The role involves managing advanced gynaecological cancers, participating in on-call rotas, and committing to academic development. Successful applicants will provide high-quality care and engage in multidisciplinary teamwork, promoting patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Colposcopy registration with BSCCP is essential.
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of registration.
• Experience in Gynaecological Cancer Management and robotic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Consultant duties include managing patient care and administrative tasks.
• Contribute to teaching and assessment of trainees.
• Participate in medical audits within the department.

Skills

Surgical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or MBChB or equivalent

MRCOG or equivalent

Sub-specialty Accreditation in Gynaecological Oncology

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust

Royal London Hospital

Department of Gynaecological Oncology

Consultant In Gynaecological Oncology

(10 Programmed Activities)

Applicants are invited for a full-time sub-specialty accredited Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon at the Gynaecology Cancer Centre, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust.

The post holder will join the team of 6 Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeons who are all dedicated, along with the wider Gynaecology Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Barts Health NHS Trust, to delivering outstanding care for women with gynaecological cancers.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the post holder will operate with maximal surgical effort for women with advanced ovarian and uterine cancer in line with the ethos of the team and be an experienced robotic surgeon. The post holder will be part of the Women's Precision and Prevention Medicine Service and will have independent experience in managing women with familial and personal history of gynaecological cancer, including appropriate counselling for genetic mutations and risk reduction strategies. The appointee will form part of the gynaecology oncology on-call rota and will participate actively in the running of the busy gynaecological oncology in-patient and out-patient service.

There will be expectation for the post holder to expand their clinical academic portfolio and contribute to the ongoing research output from the department.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Consultants will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of their departments.

Consultants will undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their clinics or department. All Consultants are expected to assume responsibility both singly and corporately for the management of the Junior Medical Staff. In particular, they are expected to be responsible for approving and monitoring junior staff rotas and junior staff locum arrangements, where appropriate.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in the medical audit arrangements in the department.

Consultants are also expected to concern themselves with the professional development of their trainees.

All Consultants have a responsibility to contribute to the teaching and assessment of undergraduates and of junior doctors.

Consultants are expected to continue with all aspects of professional development to allow successful appraisal and revalidation

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Colposcopy registration with BSCCP
• MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
• MRCOG or equivalent
• CCT or equivalent
• Sub-specialty Accreditation in Gynaecological Oncology
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of being admitted to GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

• PhD or other higher degree in relevant subject

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Experience of management
• Experience in Gynaecological Cancer Management
• Experience in ultra-radical surgery for advanced ovarian & uterine cancer and in robotic surgery
• Evidence of independent experience in managing women with familial and personal history of gynaecological cancer
• Evidence of working effectively in multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of commitment to teaching

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to develop research projects and supervise trainees in their research
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Professional skill of a high standard
• Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
• Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community

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