South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology

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Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at The James Cook University Hospital are currently on a journey to expand our Gynaecological Oncology surgical team in partnership with the other Gynaecological Oncology surgical service in the North East, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Working in collaboration with our specialist commissioners and cancer network (the Northern Cancer Alliance), both Trusts are actively engaged in a programme of work to improve the resilience and optimise the capacity in our tertiary regional specialist gynaecological oncology service to ensure we continue to provide excellent quality of care across the across the North East and North Cumbria over the coming years. It is anticipated that this collaboration will continue to establish a managed clinical network with new and innovative ways of service delivery to ensure the best patient care and outcomes.

We are seeking a surgical Gynaecological Oncologist with specialist skills to complement the existing teams and develop and maintain clinical and academic excellence. The candidate will have GMC accreditation sub-specialist in Gynaecology Oncology or within 6 months of completion of specialist training is essential.

Main duties of the job

This post holder will join a regional team of consultants working collaboratively to provide care in two cancer centres; The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead. The employing Trust for this post will be South Tees NHS Foundation Trust with the base site for this post being The James Cook University Hospital Gynaecological Oncology Centre.

The regional approach being pursued will allow the appointed surgeon to be supported to develop or advance their surgical skills in robotic surgery and extensive surgical treatment of advanced ovarian cancer. The James Cook Gynaecological Oncology Centre is one of a few centres in the United Kingdom whose surgical portfolio extends from state-of-the-art robotic operations to cytoreductive surgery. Gynaecology Oncology at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is supported by on-site specialist surgical services including, Colorectal, Vascular, Plastics, Thoracic and Urology in addition to the medical and clinical oncology teams. The opportunity to also work on site at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is also a key component of this post, and it is envisaged that this unique joint working model will further support the development of the individual and the regional service model.

Development of suitable research programmes by the post holder will be particularly encouraged.

About us

The James Cook University Hospital is a tertiary centre for Gynaecological Oncology. In addition, the Hospital provides Reproductive Gynaecology and complex Maternal and Fetal Care. It is a BSGE-designated endometriosis Centre and has BSUG accreditation for Urogynaecology.

Both Trusts Gynaecological-Oncology Servicesare accredited centres by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology.

This is a unique and excellent opportunity to join a progressive, ambitious team in the North East of England which has a particular focus on holistic approach to patient care in addition to boundless aspiration to continue delivering cutting edge treatments for women with gynaecological cancers. It also provides the post holder the opportunity to become a founder member of the new regional managed clinical network offering the chance to shape future innovative pathways and ways of delivering outstanding clinical care.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CC-MED-0212

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (gynaecological oncology) or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

  • Further higher degree

Clinical experience and effectiveness

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology or equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
  • Relevant experience in Gynaecology Oncology
  • Evidence of clinical audit
  • Capable of carrying out operative surgery for Gynaecology concerns
  • BSCCP accreditation in colposcopy

Desirable

  • Evidence of research and innovative service developments

Teaching and training experiences

Essential

  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Desirable

  • Other teaching skills/experience
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (gynaecological oncology) or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

  • Further higher degree

Clinical experience and effectiveness

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology or equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
  • Relevant experience in Gynaecology Oncology
  • Evidence of clinical audit
  • Capable of carrying out operative surgery for Gynaecology concerns
  • BSCCP accreditation in colposcopy

Desirable

  • Evidence of research and innovative service developments

Teaching and training experiences

Essential

  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Desirable

  • Other teaching skills/experience

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director - Gynaecology

Suzie Peatman

suzie.peatman@nhs.net

01609763079

Details

Date posted

17 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CC-MED-0212

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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