Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Royal London Hospital
Department of Gynecological Oncology
Consultant In Gynecological Oncology
(10 Programmed Activities)
Applicants are invited for a full-time sub-specialty accredited Consultant Gynecological Oncology Surgeon at the Gynaecology Cancer Centre, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust.
The post holder will join the team of 6 Consultant Gynecological 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 gynecological 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
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 Gynacological 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 gynecological 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
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 Gynacological 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 gynecological 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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
