The Gynaecology Directorate is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant Subspecialist in Gynaecology Oncology.

The successful candidate will join the Oncology Team which consists of a Subspecialist Gynaecology Oncologist, Oncology Unit Level Lead, and a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The Oncology service is a specialist Tertiary Centre and provide services at Wolverhampton, Dudley, Kidderminster, and Shrewsbury.

The candidate will be expected to be an active member of the Gynaecological oncology team in clinic, the ward and operating theatres. Participation in the (oncall) Gynaecology rota is expected. Evidence of experience in advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques and supra-radical surgery in Gynaecological oncology would be highly desirable. The post will have 10 programmed activities (PAs) but further PAs are negotiable.

Main duties of the job

Provide Clinical Consultations for Oncology Patients at Wolverhampton and at our Tertiary Centre Kidderminster Hospital.

Provide Surgical interventions for complex Oncology Cases.

Partake in MDT Meetings at Wolverhampton and Kidderminster.

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Gynaecological Oncology and on-call commitments for general Gynaecology.

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents.

With the existing Consultants, to maintain the department's regional reputation as the leading provider for robotic surgery in Gynaecology Oncology.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as Good by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job description
Job responsibilities

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Gynaecological Oncology and on-call commitments for general Gynaecology.

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents.

To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave.

With the existing Consultants, to maintain the departments regional reputation as the leading provider for robotic surgery in Gynaecology oncology.

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.

Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
• MRCOG
• Completed subspecialty training accreditation in Gynaecological oncology or equivalent training.

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree

Experience
Essential

• Competent in managing complex Gynaecological Oncology cases including open and MAS approaches

Desirable

• Experience in robotic surgery

Research and Audit
Essential

• Evidence of audit/research and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable

• Relevant research published in peer review journal

Education and Teaching
Essential

• Evidence of contributing to departmental teaching programmes

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