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Job summary

Main area
Gynaecological Oncology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
387-WC0584-MP-A
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Michaels Hospital
Town
Bristol
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant on Gynaecological Oncology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University of Bristol and Weston Hospital Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from summer 2026. 

This will not affect staff applying for positions directly with UHBW. 

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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

The appointment is for a substantive 10 PA Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology.  The post is based at St Michael’s Hospital with a day a week running a specialist gynaecological oncology outreach clinic at Weston General Hospital. 

The appointee will be an experienced Gynaecological Oncology clinician who will have completed sub-specialty training in Gynaecological Oncology. Additional ATSMs complementary to the existing department would be welcomed.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate as a full team member of the tertiary Gynaecological Oncology team. Experience in HIPEC would be desirable.

The post holder will be expected to participate in emergency ‘hot week’ cover, and there is a non-resident (1 in 14) on call covering Gynaecology only.

Closing date for applications is: 5 June 2026
Date for interview will be: 29 June 2026

Main duties of the job

The Bristol Gynaecological Cancer Centre serves a population of 1.5 million and treats more than 400 new cancers per annum. The full multidisciplinary team consists of 9 surgeons, 2 clinical oncologists, a medical oncologist (research lead for Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre), 2 specialist gynaecology histopathologists, 3 radiologists, and is accredited for RCOG sub specialist training. There are close links and multidisciplinary operating lists with the colorectal and hepatobiliary teams for radical surgery. The centre has an established robotic programme; sentinel lymph node programme for cervix and endometrial cancers and performs fertility preserving surgery for cervical cancer.  Total exenterative surgery and complex plastic surgical procedures are delivered in conjunction with the regional service in Southmead Hospital. Our service has received award for the best clinical team in the trust and receives high ratings in the National Cancer Patient Surveys.

 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.

Date for interview will be: 29 June 2026

Informal enquiries to:

 

Dr Claire Newton, Consultant Gynae-oncologist and Clinical Director

[email protected]

 

Dr Axel Walther, Consultant in Clinical Oncology and Gynaecological Oncology Lead

[email protected]

 

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Fully registered with GMC
  • Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
  • Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
  • Eligible for specialist registration in obstetrics and gynaecology within six months of interview
Desirable criteria
  • Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gynaecology
  • Subspecialty training in Gynaecology Oncology
  • Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
  • Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable criteria
  • Broad range of IT skills
  • HIPEC experience desirable

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
  • Positive approach to evidence-based practice
  • Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the principles involved in research
  • Evidence of active involvement in research
  • Evidence of peer review research papers
  • Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of involvement in the leadership of research
  • A national profile in gynaecological oncology research

Teaching and Training

Essential criteria
  • Experience of teaching medical students.
  • Experience of supervising trainees
  • Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
  • Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
  • Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
  • Ability to practice independently as a consultant
  • Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
  • Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
  • Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
  • Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
  • Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
  • Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Newton
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
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