Job summary
We are able to offer an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Gynae Oncologist to join our dynamic team at NUH.
NUH operates as a Level 3 Specialist Gynaecological Cancer multidisciplinary team, as well as a tertiary referral centre with a reputation for excellence.
Our aim is to deliver high quality holistic care, for the patients of Nottingham and surrounding the areas, with gynaecological cancers so as to increase survival while maximising a patient's functional capability and quality of life. We strive to ensure ready and timely access to appropriate supportive care for patients, their relatives and carers at a time and place that suits them best. The service is delivered through a specialist gynaecological cancer multidisciplinary team.
GYNAEONCOLOGY MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
The Gynae oncology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) is a multi-professional group providing a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for gynaecological cancer to Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. The MDT engages with the East Midlands Cancer Network site specific group for gynaecology cancer to develop and implement network guidelines across all aspects of gynaecological cancer for women across the East Midlands.
Main duties of the job
A full range of gynaecology oncology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency gynaecology service.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust.
The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UK's largest acute teaching Trusts delivering an exceptional range of patient care, teaching, research and regional tertiary services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job plan for main duties of the role.
A full range of gynaecology oncology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency gynaecology service.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust.
The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job plan for main duties of the role.
A full range of gynaecology oncology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency gynaecology service.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust.
The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Eligible to be included on the Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialist Register CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
- MRCOG Subspecialty CCT in gynaecological oncology
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
- Able to perform procedures for main gynaecological cancers
Desirable
- Colposcopy accreditation
- Advanced skills in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic or robotic) for advanced ovarian cancer
Management skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for the service development/delivery.
- Able to work in team
- Able to delegate appropriately
Personal skills and qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use Trust's IT support systems
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Eligible to be included on the Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialist Register CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
- MRCOG Subspecialty CCT in gynaecological oncology
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
- Able to perform procedures for main gynaecological cancers
Desirable
- Colposcopy accreditation
- Advanced skills in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic or robotic) for advanced ovarian cancer
Management skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for the service development/delivery.
- Able to work in team
- Able to delegate appropriately
Personal skills and qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use Trust's IT support systems
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).