Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecologist
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 205-7370369
- Employer
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Maternity Centre
- Town
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Gynae-oncologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Gynae Oncologist to join a team of 30 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of surgical Gynaecological Oncology cover including, diagnostics and major surgical procedures including robotic surgery for patients on a cancer pathway working in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. This post is an interim post with the potential of becoming a substantive post.
This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites. The post holder will have a total of 10.197PAs per week. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call weekday and weekend rota.
The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team-based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Gynae Oncologist to join a team of 30 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of surgical Gynaecological Oncology cover including, diagnostics and major surgical procedures including robotic surgery for patients on a cancer pathway working in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. This post is an interim post with the potential of becoming a substantive post.
This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites. The post holder will have a total of 10.197PAs per week. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call weekday and weekend rota.
The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team-based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Gynae Oncologist to join a team of 30 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of surgical Gynaecological Oncology cover including, diagnostics and major surgical procedures including robotic surgery for patients on a cancer pathway working in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. This post is an interim post with the potential of becoming a substantive post.
This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites. The post holder will have a total of 10.197PAs per week. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call weekday and weekend rota.
The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team-based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- CCT or equivalent
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS)
- Completed RCOG Subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology or equivalent
- BSCCP accreditation
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential criteria
- Proficiency in all aspects of laparoscopic surgery relevant to gynaecological oncology. Should be able to perform laparoscopic Wertheim’s operation
- Experience in radical and supra-radical surgery for ovarian cancer, including upper abdominal peritoneal stripping
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable criteria
- Experience in sentinel node sampling in vulval and endometrial cancer
- Robotic proctor/Trainer with certification
- Proficiency in performing robotic procedures, including simple and radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Evidence of team leadership
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential criteria
- Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing research
Personal Attributes and Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Simon Cunningham
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01782 679310
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