Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Based at the Royal Derby Hospital, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides a full range of services within this field to the residents of South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire as well as neighbouring communities. We are currently recruiting an additionalConsultant Gynaecological Oncologist to join our team.

Derby Gynaecological Cancer Centre (DGCC) is a medium sized cancer centre serving the population of South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire. Both the Derby and Burton Sites have a combined MDT with diagnostic pathways present on both sites but with Cancer level surgery performed at Derby Gynaecological Cancer Centre based at Royal Derby Hospital.

Both hospitals run busy diagnostic pathways with hysteroscopy, colposcopy, imaging services integrated at both sites. Whilst some diagnostic and early endometrial cancer surgery is performed at the QHB site the majority of surgery is performed at RDH. RDH has access to a large ITU and Step-down facilities, Support of colorectal, urological, vascular, upper GI on site. Close links are in place with thoracic and Hepato-biliary input where needed. DGCC has access to 10 theatre lists a week.

Main duties of the job

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of gynaecology / oncology patients.

To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the gynaecology / oncology service.

Teaching and training of trainee medical staff, medical students and nurses.
Active participation in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance, audit and research
Responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME), the appraisal process and revalidation.

In addition to any specialist interests all consultants will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust.

About us

"As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car scheme

Key Facts about our Trust:

Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day"

Date posted

17 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDR-5735779-SA

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provision with consultant colleagues of a service to Staffordshire, Derbyshire & surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties, this may include clinics in community facilities.

Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff.

Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments.

Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students.

Provision of cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training.

Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.

Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements.

Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division).

Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by the Assistant Clinical Director for Gynaecology.

Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence based practice.

Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures .

Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments.

Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students.

Provision of cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training.

Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements.

Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division).

Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by the Assistant Clinical Director for Gynaecology.

Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register OR within 6 months of CCT or eligible for equivalent entry route within 6 months by date of appointment committee.

Desirable

Further Higher Degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT/CCST in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Subspeciality training in gynaecology oncology.
Experience of all aspects of cytoreductive surgery including colorectal resections, diaphragmatic stripping, splenectomy, coeliac axis and paracardiac lymph node dissection

Desirable

Experience of HIPEC

Teaching & Management Experience

Essential

Experience of supervising trainee obstetricians and gynaecologists.

Desirable

Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
Knowledge and experience of management within the NHS

Research Experience

Essential

Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Evidence of ongoing poster or oral presentations as national or international level.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register OR within 6 months of CCT or eligible for equivalent entry route within 6 months by date of appointment committee.

Desirable

Further Higher Degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT/CCST in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Subspeciality training in gynaecology oncology.
Experience of all aspects of cytoreductive surgery including colorectal resections, diaphragmatic stripping, splenectomy, coeliac axis and paracardiac lymph node dissection

Desirable

Experience of HIPEC

Teaching & Management Experience

Essential

Experience of supervising trainee obstetricians and gynaecologists.

Desirable

Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
Knowledge and experience of management within the NHS

Research Experience

Essential

Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Evidence of ongoing poster or oral presentations as national or international level.

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.

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