Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Gynae-oncologist

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Job summary

We are looking for an accredited gynaecological cancer surgeon as a replacement post to join the team of gynaecological oncologists. This maintains the team at 5 whole time equivalent gynaecological oncology surgeons as per recommendations from an RCOG and external workforce review. Part-time/less than full time applications will be considered.

It is expected that the successful post-holder will continue to develop the tertiary service based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

The Trust provides a tertiary service for Lancashire & South Cumbria together with local services for Preston and Chorley populations. We have a full complement of tertiary surgical services to support multidisciplinary surgery including plastic, urology, colorectal, upper GI surgery. The Trust also delivers neurosurgical oncology and vascular surgical services for the region.

We have a multi-disciplinary surgical MDT to effectively manage complex cases (including post-radiotherapy exenteration) and the effective organisation/coordination of multidisciplinary surgery. The centre has radiotherapy and chemotherapy services. The central MDT is supported by specialist radiologists, histopathologists and oncologists.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are included within the attached job description.

However, in brief:-

Have an active role in the development and delivery of the regional gynaecological surgical cancer service.

Develop the academic partnerships with Lancaster and UCLAN universities, lead projects, supervise clinical research fellows and continue the translational research programme.

Active participation to the Robotic surgical programme depending on own personal goals.

Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.

Develop close links with clinical teams in other hospitals in the network.

Participate in Gynaecology on call and day time Hot week cover.

About us

Preston, in the heart of Lancashire, has been rated the best city in the Northwest to live and work. It is surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty and has easy access to the motorway and rail network and the cities of Manchester and Liverpool. There is a wide choice of excellent schools around the area.

LTHTR is a teaching hospital serving a local population of 450,000 providing tertiary specialist services to the Integrated Care System of Lancashire and South Cumbria (1.8 million) as well as, regional services in gynaecological oncology, neurosciences (neurosurgery and neurology), plastic surgery, renal medicine, vascular surgery, interventional radiology and hosts the regional trauma centre.

Consultants may work across two Trust sites (Preston and Chorley) depending on their job plan. Out-patient services are provided at Chorley and out-patient/in-patients at Preston.

The Trust has an award-winning Leadership and Development Programme, and all new consultants are enrolled in a 12-month induction programme. An additional consultant development programme ('consultant stretch') is available for individuals wishing to enhance their clinical leadership skills and have a better understanding of NHS and Trust processes. Clinical Leadership is considered a vital part of the Strategy and Development in the Trust.

Details

Date posted

22 February 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

438-CA714

Job locations

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

  • What we can offer
  • Job Plan/On-call Requirements
  • The Team

Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

  • What we can offer
  • Job Plan/On-call Requirements
  • The Team

Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
  • Sub-spec RCOG accreditation in Gynaecological Oncology
  • Evidence of Clinical Leadership.
  • Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development.
  • Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Evidence of working well within a multidisciplinary team
  • Evidence of good organisational skills

Desirable

  • Higher degree - e.g., MD
  • BSCCP accreditation in Colposcopy
  • RCOG ATSM in Vulval disorders
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery competencies ATSM or equivalent
  • Procedures performed and verified competencies in gynaecological cancer surgery
  • Management/Leadership course
  • Evidence of significant audits , service development etc
  • Higher Degree
  • Sufficient publications and research to gain RCOG accreditation
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
  • Sub-spec RCOG accreditation in Gynaecological Oncology
  • Evidence of Clinical Leadership.
  • Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development.
  • Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Evidence of working well within a multidisciplinary team
  • Evidence of good organisational skills

Desirable

  • Higher degree - e.g., MD
  • BSCCP accreditation in Colposcopy
  • RCOG ATSM in Vulval disorders
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery competencies ATSM or equivalent
  • Procedures performed and verified competencies in gynaecological cancer surgery
  • Management/Leadership course
  • Evidence of significant audits , service development etc
  • Higher Degree
  • Sufficient publications and research to gain RCOG accreditation

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Gynae-oncologist

Georgios Angelopoulos

georgios.angelopoulos@lthtr.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

22 February 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

438-CA714

Job locations

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT


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