Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Gynaecology Oncologist – Joint Role (RBH & OUH)

The closing date is 01 December 2025

Job summary

Contract: 12 monthsLocation: RBH & OUHHours: 10 PAs (6PAs RBH / 4PAs OUH)On-call: 1 in 7 (non-resident Gynaecology RBH)This is a 12-month locum Consultant Gynaecological Oncology post jointly hosted byrBH and OUH. The role is designed to strengthen collaboration between the cancer unit and the tertiary centre, ensuring seamless patient care across the 62-day cancer pathway. The postholder will work across both sites, contributing to outpatient clinics with a huge focus on surgical lists, MDTs and service development. The role is ideal for a dynamic and motivated consultant with a subspecialty interest in Gynaecological oncology and a passion for improving cancer outcomes.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead and deliver high-quality care for patients on the 62-day cancer pathway, ensuring timely diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical intervention.
  • Participate in weekly clinics sessions at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
  • Attend and contribute to the Gynaecological Cancer MDT, supporting decision-making and coordination of care across both sites.
  • Undertake elective surgical procedures, including complex oncology cases, with opportunities for joint operating and skill development.
  • Provide clinical leadership in service improvement initiatives focused on cancer pathway efficiency and surgical outcomes.
  • Participate in the non-resident on-call rota at RBH (1 in 7) and contribute to acute gynaecology cover as required.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS2156UCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD for full detail. In summary

The postholder will be responsible for delivering direct clinical care across both Royal Berkshire and Oxford sites, with a split of 6 PAs at RBH and 4 PAs at OUH. Responsibilities include:

  • Surgical lists: Elective theatre sessions with a focus on oncology procedures.
  • Weekly Outpatient clinics to support the Cancer Patwhay
  • MDT participation: Weekly cancer MDT meetings to support collaborative decision-making.
  • SPA activities: Audit, clinical governance, teaching, and revalidation.
  • Leadership: Support service transformation, particularly around cancer pathway optimisation and surgical quality improvement.
  • Education: Contribute to training of junior doctors and medical students, with opportunities for mentorship and supervision.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the Trusts CARE values and demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, safety, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD for full detail. In summary

The postholder will be responsible for delivering direct clinical care across both Royal Berkshire and Oxford sites, with a split of 6 PAs at RBH and 4 PAs at OUH. Responsibilities include:

  • Surgical lists: Elective theatre sessions with a focus on oncology procedures.
  • Weekly Outpatient clinics to support the Cancer Patwhay
  • MDT participation: Weekly cancer MDT meetings to support collaborative decision-making.
  • SPA activities: Audit, clinical governance, teaching, and revalidation.
  • Leadership: Support service transformation, particularly around cancer pathway optimisation and surgical quality improvement.
  • Education: Contribute to training of junior doctors and medical students, with opportunities for mentorship and supervision.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the Trusts CARE values and demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, safety, and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality)
  • Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the United Kingdom or equivalent
  • Colposcopy Accredited

Desirable

  • Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Fully trained in gynaecology
  • Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
  • ATSMs in benign gynaecology hysteroscopy or medical education
  • Experience in Oncology
  • Experience/Evidence in working in Cancer tertiary centre

Audit Management & IT

Essential

  • Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
  • Undertake audits and present data as required
  • Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database

Desirable

  • Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

  • Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

  • Educational qualification

Patient Experience

Essential

  • Contributes to improving patients experience
  • See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
  • Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
  • Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
  • Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
  • Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality)
  • Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the United Kingdom or equivalent
  • Colposcopy Accredited

Desirable

  • Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Fully trained in gynaecology
  • Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
  • ATSMs in benign gynaecology hysteroscopy or medical education
  • Experience in Oncology
  • Experience/Evidence in working in Cancer tertiary centre

Audit Management & IT

Essential

  • Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
  • Undertake audits and present data as required
  • Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database

Desirable

  • Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

  • Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

  • Educational qualification

Patient Experience

Essential

  • Contributes to improving patients experience
  • See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
  • Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
  • Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
  • Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
  • Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Consultant For Gynaecology Cancer

Rajee Vijayanand

Rajee.Vijayanand@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183228964

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS2156UCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


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