Job summary
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at The James Cook University Hospital are currently on a journey to expand our Gynaecological Oncology surgical team in partnership with other Gynaecological Oncology surgical service in the North East.
Working in collaboration with our specialist commissioners and cancer network (the Northern Cancer Alliance), both Trusts are actively engaged in a programme of work to improve the resilience and optimise the capacity in our tertiary regional specialist gynaecological oncology service to ensure we continue to provide excellent quality of care across the across the North East and North Cumbria over the coming years. It is anticipated that this collaboration will continue to establish a managed clinical network with new and innovative ways of service delivery to ensure the best patient care and outcomes.
We are seeking a surgical Gynaecological Oncologist with specialist skills to complement the existing teams and develop and maintain clinical and academic excellence. The candidate will have GMC accreditation sub-specialist in Gynaecology Oncology or within 6 months of completion of specialist training is essential.
Main duties of the job
The employing Trust for this post will be South Tees NHS Foundation Trust with the base site for this post being The James Cook University Hospital Gynaecological Oncology Centre.
The James Cook Gynaecological Oncology Centre is one of a few centres in the United Kingdom whose surgical portfolio extends from state-of-the-art robotic operations to cytoreductive surgery. Gynaecology Oncology at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is supported by on-site specialist surgical services including, Colorectal, Vascular, Plastics, Thoracic and Urology in addition to the medical and clinical oncology teams.
Development of suitable research programmes by the post holder will be particularly encouraged.
About us
The James Cook University Hospital is a tertiary centre for Gynaecological Oncology. In addition, the Hospital provides Reproductive Gynaecology and complex Maternal and Fetal Care. It is a BSGE-designated endometriosis Centre and has BSUG accreditation for Urogynaecology.
The trusts Gynaecological-Oncology Services are accredited centres by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology.
This is a unique and excellent opportunity to join a progressive, ambitious team in the North East of England which has a particular focus on holistic approach to patient care in addition to boundless aspiration to continue delivering cutting edge treatments for women with gynaecological cancers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology or equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Relevant experience in Gynaecology Oncology
- oExperience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of research and innovative service developments
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- oEvidence of clinical audit
- oCapable of carrying out operative surgery for Gynaecology concerns
Desirable
- Other teaching skills/experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (gynaecological oncology) or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- oBSCCP accreditation in colposcopy
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology or equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- Relevant experience in Gynaecology Oncology
- oExperience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of research and innovative service developments
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- oEvidence of clinical audit
- oCapable of carrying out operative surgery for Gynaecology concerns
Desirable
- Other teaching skills/experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (gynaecological oncology) or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- oBSCCP accreditation in colposcopy
Desirable
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).
