Consultant - Gynaecological Oncologist

This is a full time replacement post for Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust which provides a comprehensive secondary and tertiary service in gynaecological cancer surgery. The appointee will join the existing team of gynaecological oncologists to continue development of the Gynaecological Oncology Service within the region. They will work closely and flexibly with colleagues to ensure that national cancer waiting time targets are met.

The applicants must hold the MRCOG, have subspecialty accreditation in Gynaecological Oncology and be an accredited colposcopist.

This new Consultant will work alongside the two current gynaecological oncologists, Miss Sophia Julian and Miss Jane Borley, to provide subspecialty surgical care for the women of Cornwall and the Plymouth catchment area. The successful candidate will be part of the West Peninsula Gynaecological Oncology Centre linked with Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant will be involved in both the diagnostic service, including colposcopy, as well as in the surgical treatment of all gynaecological cancers. He or she will be a team player, working closely with all gynaecological colleagues and will take an equal share in the gynaecology on call rota but will not provide any obstetric elective or emergency care.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
• Relevant CCT or equivalent
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register
• Higher degree or additional qualification (e.g. MD, MSc)
• Subspecialty accredited in Gynaecological Oncology by the RCOG

Clinical experience

• Clinical training and experience in general gynaecology equivalent to the required for a UK CCT
• BSCCP accredited in colposcopy
• Demonstrable proficiency in surgical treatment and management of genital tract malignancy
• Member BGCS and BSCCP
• Demonstrable skills in the post- operative care of patients following radical gynaecological cancer surgery
• Advanced IT skills, especially in database use, audit and enquiry

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.

Lead Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist