Locum Consultant Gynae-oncologist

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  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Gynae Oncologist to join a team of 30 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of surgical Gynaecological Oncology cover including, diagnostics and major surgical procedures including robotic surgery for patients on a cancer pathway working in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. This post is an interim post with the potential of becoming a substantive post.This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites. The post holder will have a total of 10.197PAs per week. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call weekday and weekend rota.The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team-based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Gynae Oncologist to join a team of 30 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of surgical Gynaecological Oncology cover including, diagnostics and major surgical procedures including robotic surgery for patients on a cancer pathway working in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. This post is an interim post with the potential of becoming a substantive post.This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites. The post holder will have a total of 10.197PAs per week. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call weekday and weekend rota.The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team-based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.About usUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year paContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number205-7370369Job locationsMaternity CentreNewcastle RoadStoke-on-TrentST4 6QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Gynae Oncologist to join a team of 30 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of surgical Gynaecological Oncology cover including, diagnostics and major surgical procedures including robotic surgery for patients on a cancer pathway working in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. This post is an interim post with the potential of becoming a substantive post.This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites. The post holder will have a total of 10.197PAs per week. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call weekday and weekend rota.The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team-based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Gynae Oncologist to join a team of 30 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of surgical Gynaecological Oncology cover including, diagnostics and major surgical procedures including robotic surgery for patients on a cancer pathway working in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. This post is an interim post with the potential of becoming a substantive post.This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites. The post holder will have a total of 10.197PAs per week. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call weekday and weekend rota.The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team-based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Completed RCOG Subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology or equivalent
  • CCST or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC
Desirable
  • Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS)
Clinical Experience & TrainingEssential
  • Proficiency in all aspects of laparoscopic surgery relevant to gynaecological oncology. Should be able to perform laparoscopic Wertheim's operation
  • Proficiency in performing robotic procedures, including simple and radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy.
  • Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable
  • Experience in radical and supra-radical surgery for ovarian cancer, including upper abdominal peritoneal stripping.
  • Experience in sentinel node sampling in vulval and cervical cancer
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team WorkingEssential
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
  • Attendance at MDT meetings
Academic Achievements, Research, PublicationsEssential
  • Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials
Desirable
  • Evidence of continuing research
Personal Attributes and CircumstancesEssential
  • Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Completed RCOG Subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology or equivalent
  • CCST or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC
Desirable
  • Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS)
Clinical Experience & TrainingEssential
  • Proficiency in all aspects of laparoscopic surgery relevant to gynaecological oncology. Should be able to perform laparoscopic Wertheim's operation
  • Proficiency in performing robotic procedures, including simple and radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy.
  • Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable
  • Experience in radical and supra-radical surgery for ovarian cancer, including upper abdominal peritoneal stripping.
  • Experience in sentinel node sampling in vulval and cervical cancer
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team WorkingEssential
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
  • Attendance at MDT meetings
Academic Achievements, Research, PublicationsEssential
  • Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials
Desirable
  • Evidence of continuing research
Personal Attributes and CircumstancesEssential
  • Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post

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