Consultant Gynae-Oncologist

2 weeks ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive Consultant Gynae-Oncologist to join the team at University Hospital of Wales (UHW) due to the retirement of a valued Consultant. This role offers a chance to work in one of the leading healthcare institutions in the UK, providing specialist gynaecological oncology services and contributing to the growth of a dynamic, forward-thinking department.

UHW is a leading tertiary referral centre known for its excellence in cancer care and research. You will be part of a highly experienced team dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for patients. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of gynae-oncology while enjoying the benefits of living and working in the vibrant capital city of Cardiff.

You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary range for this post is £106,000 per annum to £154,760 per annum.

Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.

Join us in shaping the future of gynaecological oncology care at UHW

Main duties of the job

You will join a team of three highly skilled and experienced Gynae-Oncology Consultants, providing comprehensive care for patients with gynaecological cancers. The role will involve the full spectrum of gynaecological surgery, outpatient clinics, and active participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

Key responsibilities will include:

Delivering high quality clinical care to patients with gynaecological cancers

Performing complex oncological surgeries

Leading outpatient clinics and contributing to diagnostic pathways

Participating in MDT discussions and decision-making

Teaching and supervising junior medical staff, including registrars and medical students

Engaging in clinical research and contributing to ongoing developments in gynae-oncology

Participating in the on-call rota to ensure continuity of care for in-patients

Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date Sub-specialist accreditation in Gynae-oncology (or projected to complete within 6 months)

Desirable

Additional qualifications PhD, MD

Experience

Essential

Evidence of training and experience in managing patients with gynaecological cancer

Desirable

Experience of managing advanced ovarian cancer patients Experience of minimal access surgery in gynaecological cancers Experience of managing advanced ovarian and peritoneal malignancies

Skills

Essential

Evidence of advanced level of surgical skill in gynaecological cancer surgery Evidence of effective team and multidiscipinary working Effective and demonstrable communication skills

Clinical Governance

Essential

Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)

Desirable

Evidence of quality improvement projects

Research

Essential

Evidence of active research interests

Teaching

Essential

Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Management

Essential

Evidence of effective leadership skills

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