Consultant in Medical Oncology - Gynaecology

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Medical Oncology specializing in Gynaecological Cancers. This pivotal role involves contributing to a transformative cancer care program, working within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. The successful candidate will engage in clinical trials, manage complex cancer cases, and collaborate closely with leading oncologists. Join a renowned NHS Trust committed to clinical excellence and innovation, where your expertise will directly impact patient care and research advancements in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Hold MRCP and full GMC registration.
• Experience in managing Gynaecological cancers and clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with oncology teams on Gynaecological cancers.
• Lead recruitment to early phase clinical trials.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Management Skills

IT Skills

Experience in Clinical Trials

Research and Publications

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Teaching and Training

Management of Complex Cancers

Education

MRCP

Full GMC Registration

Higher Degree (MD or PhD)

Job description

Job summary

Consultant in Medical Oncology (Gynaecological Cancers)

From £105,504 p.a. excl. LZ (pro-rata)

Substantive post

Commencing as soon as possible

Cancer services in Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) are undergoing a major transformation programme to improve the quality of care and patient experience. The programme includes a new Cancer Centre housing ambulatory cancer services, opened in 2016 and a new cancer treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup (QMS) which opened in May 2017. Clinical pathways have been revised to optimise patient care. This post comprises 8.5 PAs to support the Gynaelogical cancer teams at GSTT.

Main duties of the job

The post includes MDMs and clinics at Guy's. Guy's hosts a well-developed clinical trials unit and the team makes significant contributions to trial recruitment, including close interaction with the Phase 1 trials activity based in the Clinical Research Facility at GSTT.

Please see job description for more details.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year p.a excl LZ (Pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-CON1035

Job locations

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated clinician with an interest in Gynaelogical cancers. The clinical part of the post will be working closely with Drs Rebecca Kristeleit, Nabeel Naban and Eirini Tsotra.The Clinical Director for Oncology is Dr Hartmut Kristeleit ([e-mail]), and the Deputy Clinical Director for Oncology is Deborah Enting ([e-mail]).

Candidates wishing to discuss details of the post or to visit the hospital are advised to contact the above-named consultants.

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

Please see job description for more details.

**Please note that the job description is currently being approved by the Royal College of Physicians**

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated clinician with an interest in Gynaelogical cancers. The clinical part of the post will be working closely with Drs Rebecca Kristeleit, Nabeel Naban and Eirini Tsotra.The Clinical Director for Oncology is Dr Hartmut Kristeleit ([e-mail]), and the Deputy Clinical Director for Oncology is Deborah Enting ([e-mail]).

Candidates wishing to discuss details of the post or to visit the hospital are advised to contact the above-named consultants.

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

Please see job description for more details.

**Please note that the job description is currently being approved by the Royal College of Physicians**

Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential

• Hold MRCP
• Full GMC Registration
• On GMC Specialist List in Medical Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.

Desirable

• Possession of, or working towards, a higher degree qualification (MD or PhD)

Clinical Experience Essential

• Training in management of Gynaecological cancers
• Experience in leading and delivering recruitment to early phase clinical trials, including advanced therapies.
• Experience of multidisciplinary cancer care.
• Experience of clinical trial development and operation.

Desirable

• Wide general experience in Medical Oncology and an ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within the speciality.

Skills Essential

• Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required
• Experience in clinical trials
• Definite track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
• Management of all aspects of care of patients with complex cancers undergoing intensive treatment.

Desirable

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• A background in discovery and development of new molecularly-defined therapies.
• An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues. Evidence of training in research methodology.

Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential

• Hold MRCP
• Full GMC Registration
• On GMC Specialist List in Medical Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.

Desirable

• Possession of, or working towards, a higher degree qualification (MD or PhD)

Clinical Experience Essential

• Training in management of Gynaecological cancers
• Experience in leading and delivering recruitment to early phase clinical trials, including advanced therapies.
• Experience of multidisciplinary cancer care.
• Experience of clinical trial development and operation.

Desirable

• Wide general experience in Medical Oncology and an ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within the speciality.

Skills Essential

• Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required
• Experience in clinical trials
• Definite track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
• Management of all aspects of care of patients with complex cancers undergoing intensive treatment.

Desirable

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• A background in discovery and development of new molecularly-defined therapies.
• An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues. Evidence of training in research methodology.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)