Job summary
We run a very busy gynaecological oncology service, seeing around 4000 new patients every year. We have six one-stop clinics a week, nurse-led hysteroscopy clinics and colposcopy clinics. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic we have also been offering remote follow-up clinics for some of our patients in addition to our on-site oncology clinics. The service is also a treatment centre for stage 1a and 1b endometrial cancers and the consultant team currently shares 3 theatre sessions / week. There is a weekly local MDT as well as a separate weekly MDT that runs jointly with our colleagues at the Royal London Hospital which is our tertiary centre.
Main duties of the job
Locum Consultant in Gynaecology Oncology
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate consultant who can work in our large team of consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a subspeciality in gynaecology oncology, covering all standard elements of the role.
If you believe you have the skills we require for this exciting clinical role, please apply.
For further details, please contact: Miss Rekha Wuntakal, Consultant Gynaecologist and Lead for Gynaecology Oncology.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to HR Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 3861. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change. We are tackling the backlog in many ways including having super-clinics in the evening and weekends; using state-of-the art diagnostic equipment; and streamlining the way we work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will join our Gynae-oncology team as the 3rd full time consultant, covering the sickness absence of a colleague. The team is well supported by a fellow, a speciality doctor, two Clinical Nurse Specialists, two MDT co-ordinators, two nurse hysteroscopists and two medical secretaries. The service also of course works closely with the cancer and oncology teams within the Trust and the Imaging and Pathology services.
The Gynae-oncology service faces growing levels of demand for the diagnosis or exclusion of cancer within ever reducing timeframes. As a cancer unit, the majority of the workload is diagnostic although curative treatment is carried out for borderline and grade 1 endometrial cancer. We work closely with our local centre at Barts Health and join their weekly MDM in addition to our own local one.
The Trust is committed to sustaining and advancing the provision of medical, dental, nursing and other professional education and to the delivery of high quality postgraduate and undergraduate training.
The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the scheduled academic activities:
- Regular bedside teaching for the Clinical Fellows
- Journal Club
- Weekly teaching sessions
- Monthly morbidity and Mortality meetings
- Simulation sessions and other courses
- Yearly session for the weekly Hospital Grand Round
- Induction and in-house teaching of Medical students and overseas students and trainees.
- Support for the Trust induction programme
- Teaching sessions on the Trust Foundation Teaching Programme. For the majority of consultants this will involve specific timetables and regular teaching commitments agreed with the lead consultant and will be part of the SPA activity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will join our Gynae-oncology team as the 3rd full time consultant, covering the sickness absence of a colleague. The team is well supported by a fellow, a speciality doctor, two Clinical Nurse Specialists, two MDT co-ordinators, two nurse hysteroscopists and two medical secretaries. The service also of course works closely with the cancer and oncology teams within the Trust and the Imaging and Pathology services.
The Gynae-oncology service faces growing levels of demand for the diagnosis or exclusion of cancer within ever reducing timeframes. As a cancer unit, the majority of the workload is diagnostic although curative treatment is carried out for borderline and grade 1 endometrial cancer. We work closely with our local centre at Barts Health and join their weekly MDM in addition to our own local one.
The Trust is committed to sustaining and advancing the provision of medical, dental, nursing and other professional education and to the delivery of high quality postgraduate and undergraduate training.
The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the scheduled academic activities:
- Regular bedside teaching for the Clinical Fellows
- Journal Club
- Weekly teaching sessions
- Monthly morbidity and Mortality meetings
- Simulation sessions and other courses
- Yearly session for the weekly Hospital Grand Round
- Induction and in-house teaching of Medical students and overseas students and trainees.
- Support for the Trust induction programme
- Teaching sessions on the Trust Foundation Teaching Programme. For the majority of consultants this will involve specific timetables and regular teaching commitments agreed with the lead consultant and will be part of the SPA activity
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCOG
- Full GMC registration
- CCT or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion (within 3m of attainment at the time of interview)
- Evidence of Consultant level experience in management of gynaecological oncology and Gynaecology
- Experience of Advanced Operative Hysteroscopy
Desirable
- BSCCP certification in Colposcopy
- Sub-specialty training in Gynae Oncology and RCOG accreditation or equivalent in Gynaecological Oncology
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCOG
- Full GMC registration
- CCT or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion (within 3m of attainment at the time of interview)
- Evidence of Consultant level experience in management of gynaecological oncology and Gynaecology
- Experience of Advanced Operative Hysteroscopy
Desirable
- BSCCP certification in Colposcopy
- Sub-specialty training in Gynae Oncology and RCOG accreditation or equivalent in Gynaecological Oncology
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
