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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
MC75
Contract
18 months (Fixed term)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
10 sessions per week
Job ref
360-D-10098
Employer
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Watford General Hospital
Town
Watford
Salary
£55,825 - £90,000 including £149 HCA per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/06/2025 23:59
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Speciality Doctor-Gynae Oncology, Women's & Children

MC75

Job overview

Watford General Hospital is a tertiary Gynaecological Cancer Centre supported by three Gynaecological oncology consultants. Our workload is close to 400 new cancer cases a year treated in our centre. Within the department there is extensive experience in advanced ovarian cancer surgery. We are a multi-platform robotic centre with two Versius and one daVinci platforms. The new appointee will have adequate surgical exposure to day surgery, complex oncology surgery, and minimal access surgery including robotics. There are at least thrice weekly gynaecology oncology theatres (8 hours per session).

The Speciality doctor is expected to support the three gynaecology oncology consultants with daily ward rounds, oncology and rapid access clinics, research, clinical audits and MDT meetings. Depending on the workload of the consultants, the fellow might be expected to do extra gynae theatre lists. 

Our Obstetrics and Gynaecology department consists of 24 Consultants and one visiting consultant, 16 middle grade doctors (including this post), 2 FY2 doctors and 9 ST1/2 doctors. The candidate will participate in an on-call rota of 1 in 8.

This post is initially for a period of 18 months and might be extended therefore after. The post will commence as soon as possible.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Mr Paul Stanciu or Mr Malcolm Padwick via Secretary Karen Middleton ([email protected]) on 01923 217936.

Main duties of the job

This new position will provide a constant support to our CNS and ward staff with dedicated time for daily ward rounds. This will create cohesion within the team improving the continuous care offered to the oncology patients. They will be a key person in implementing our Enhanced Recovery Protocol.

The postholder will have dedicated time for clinical audits and research which are vital for the development of our service. He or she will prepare the cases for our weekly MDT, increasing the quality of these meetings. Discussing the new cases in a timely manner will likely help us meeting the targets.  

The speciality doctor will provide constant support in theatre, especially important in complex cases, increasing the safety of the surgical treatment offered to our patients.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
 
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
 
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
 
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
 
 
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
 
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
 
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This position will provide a constant support to our CNS and ward staff with dedicated time for daily ward rounds. This will create cohesion within the team improving the continuous care offered to the oncology patients. Post holder will be a key person in implementing our Enhanced Recovery Protocol.

The postholder will have dedicated time for clinical audits and research which are vital for the development of our service. they will prepare the cases for our weekly MDT, increasing the quality of these meetings. Discussing the new cases in a timely manner will likely help us meeting the targets.  

The speciality doctor in gynaecology oncology will provide constant support in theatre, especially important in complex cases, increasing the safety of the surgical treatment offered to our patients.

This post holder is expected to do some clinics independently. These are:
OPH Clinics (not only diagnostics, but also operative).

Rapid Access Clinics for PMB on HRT as the postholder is expected to have basic scanning skill.

Follow up Oncology Clinics.

Furthermore, the postholder is expected to help with triaging, reducing cancer waiting times (CWT). Overall, this position is expected to have a bigger impact to faster diagnosis and operational performance.

Attending MDT and supporting with capturing the outcomes. 

 

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment
  • CCT. Obs & Gynae
Desirable criteria
  • Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
  • MRCOG Part 2
  • ALSO/ALS/MOET
  • Other degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent).

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
  • Understands current clinical issues in specialty
  • Understands current clinical issues in specialty
  • Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Understands the principles of clinical governance – ensures patients are not put at risk.
  • Understands the place of audit Shows evidence of effective audit participation.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter professional relationships.
  • Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
  • Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
  • Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
  • Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology posts (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post.
  • Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc.
  • Understands current clinical issues in specialty.
  • Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
  • Understands the principles of clinical governance – ensures patients are not put at risk.
Desirable criteria
  • UK experience in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Gynaecology Oncology
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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Karen Middleton
Job title
Gynaecology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01923 217936

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Telephone
07423032289

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