Job summary
The
Royal Surrey welcomes applications for this substantive 10PA Consultant appointment in the Department of
Gynaecological Oncology. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the
UKs most progressive Gynaecological Oncology Centres in Guildford, Surrey.
The
Gynaecological cancer centre is the largest in KSS and one of two
Gynaecological Cancer Centres in the Surrey & Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA)
and receives inward referrals for cancer treatment from Surrey, West Sussex and
North Hampshire, as well as sometimes much further afield due to the
departments reputation and experience. There are increasingly close links with
the Sussex MDT based in Brighton with the development of common protocols
across SSCA. The Centre offers a comprehensive range of treatment options on
the one site for all aspects of Gynaecological oncology, including chemotherapy,
radiotherapy and interventional radiology, with an active specialist
gynaecology oncology MDT which the Trusts hosts for the Cancer Alliance. Guildford
is an internationally renowned training centre for minimal access surgery and one
of the largest centres for robotic surgery in the UK. The Gynaecological
oncology team has pioneeried the use of robotics for the management of
endometrial, cervical and ovarian cancers in the UK and has an excellent
reputation for education & training, data analysis & research in this
and other fields. There is close collaboration with surgical oncologists in
allied disciplines.
Main duties of the job
Applicants for this post should have completed an RCOG approved subspecialty training programme in Gynaecological Oncology, hold MRCOG and have completed a higher degree. A track record in service improvement, clinical audit, and either clinical or translational laboratory research is expected.
The centre is recognised for subspeciaty training by the RCOG and is the UK/Eire Epicentre for Robotic Training in Gynaecological Oncology. The subspecialty training posts, which are supported by HEKSS, occur in rotation with the two other subspecialty training centres, in Maidstone and Brighton, in a successful training partnership. There is an ongoing programme of clinical and translational research both at University of Surrey and at Brunel University in the UK, much of which is supported by GRACE charity, with collaborations with other centres and Universities, within the UK and internationally.
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a new additional Consultant post in
Gynaecological oncology surgery which is being created in view of the
increasing numbers and complexity of cancer cases investigated and treated at
St. Lukes Gynaecological Cancer Centre in Guildford, which has been developed
in line with successive NHS and RCOG Peer reviews since the service commenced
in 2002. The post is open to RCOG accredited subspecialists in Gynaecological Oncology,
or to subspecialty trainees in Gynaecological Oncology within 6 months of
completing their training, pending successful completion of their RCOG GO
subspecialty training programme.
Candidates who wish to work a different
number of programmed activities to that specified in the current job plan will
be considered for this post, with negotiation on the content of the job plan on
an individual basis. Candidates who wish to apply as part of a job share
arrangement will also be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a new additional Consultant post in
Gynaecological oncology surgery which is being created in view of the
increasing numbers and complexity of cancer cases investigated and treated at
St. Lukes Gynaecological Cancer Centre in Guildford, which has been developed
in line with successive NHS and RCOG Peer reviews since the service commenced
in 2002. The post is open to RCOG accredited subspecialists in Gynaecological Oncology,
or to subspecialty trainees in Gynaecological Oncology within 6 months of
completing their training, pending successful completion of their RCOG GO
subspecialty training programme.
Candidates who wish to work a different
number of programmed activities to that specified in the current job plan will
be considered for this post, with negotiation on the content of the job plan on
an individual basis. Candidates who wish to apply as part of a job share
arrangement will also be considered.
Person Specification
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Computer literate Email, MS Office and Internet
Desirable
- Good understanding of clinical audit and governance
- Able to operate independently in Gynaecological oncology surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent medical degree
- Completed MRCOG
- Completed an RCOG approved Gynaecological Oncology subspecialty training programme, or are within 6 months of completing it.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Gynae-Oncology or CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date
- CCT holder with GO subspecialty accreditation (or within 6 months of gaining CCT with successful recent ARCP Outcome 1)
- BSCCP Accreditation in Colposcopy
Desirable
- Higher research degree e.g. PhD or MD (Res)
- Other higher postgraduate medical qualification e.g. MRCS, MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in Gynaecological oncology in UK Cancer Centres
- Broad experience of MDT working
- All applicants must demonstrate an accurate record of their employment history and any career breaks, and be able to demonstrate that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Evidence of presentations and recent peer reviewed publications in Gynaecological oncology
- Evidence of ongoing interest in research in Gynaecological oncology
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Attendance at a Training the Trainers course, or other medical educational course
- Attendance at a Medical management or leadership course
- Evidence of involvement in/initiation of audit and clinical governance projects
- Evidence of involvement in/initiation of a clinical service improvement project
Person Specification
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Computer literate Email, MS Office and Internet
Desirable
- Good understanding of clinical audit and governance
- Able to operate independently in Gynaecological oncology surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent medical degree
- Completed MRCOG
- Completed an RCOG approved Gynaecological Oncology subspecialty training programme, or are within 6 months of completing it.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Gynae-Oncology or CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date
- CCT holder with GO subspecialty accreditation (or within 6 months of gaining CCT with successful recent ARCP Outcome 1)
- BSCCP Accreditation in Colposcopy
Desirable
- Higher research degree e.g. PhD or MD (Res)
- Other higher postgraduate medical qualification e.g. MRCS, MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in Gynaecological oncology in UK Cancer Centres
- Broad experience of MDT working
- All applicants must demonstrate an accurate record of their employment history and any career breaks, and be able to demonstrate that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Evidence of presentations and recent peer reviewed publications in Gynaecological oncology
- Evidence of ongoing interest in research in Gynaecological oncology
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Attendance at a Training the Trainers course, or other medical educational course
- Attendance at a Medical management or leadership course
- Evidence of involvement in/initiation of audit and clinical governance projects
- Evidence of involvement in/initiation of a clinical service improvement project
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).
