Lead Consultant – Gynaecology Cancer
Employer: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital & Oxford University Hospital (RBH & OUH)
Contract: 12 months locum consultant
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (1:7 non‑resident on‑call for Gynaecology at RBH)
Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum (Yearly)
Job Overview
This 12‑month locum Consultant Gynaecological Oncology post is jointly hosted by RBH and OUH. The role is designed to strengthen collaboration between the cancer unit and the tertiary centre, ensuring seamless patient care across the 62‑day cancer pathway. The postholder will work across both sites, contributing to outpatient clinics with a huge focus on surgical lists, MDTs and service development. The role is ideal for a dynamic and motivated consultant with a subspecialty interest in Gynaecological oncology and a passion for improving cancer outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver high‑quality care for patients on the 62‑day cancer pathway, ensuring timely diagnosis, treatment planning and surgical intervention.
* Participate in weekly clinic sessions at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
* Attend and contribute to the Gynaecological Cancer MDT, supporting decision‑making and coordination of care across both sites.
* Undertake elective surgical procedures, including complex oncology cases, with opportunities for joint operating and skill development.
* Provide clinical leadership in service improvement initiatives focused on cancer pathway efficiency and surgical outcomes.
* Participate in the non‑resident on‑call rota at RBH (1 in 7) and contribute to acute gynaecology cover as required.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Essential: Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST in (Specialty); Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the United Kingdom or equivalent; Colposcopy accredited.
* Desirable: Higher degree (e.g. PhD/MD) submitted/awarded.
Clinical Experience, Knowledge and Skills
* Essential: Fully trained in gynaecology; previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice; ATSMs in benign gynaecology hysteroscopy or medical education; experience in oncology; experience/evidence of working in a cancer tertiary centre.
* Desirable: None specified.
Audit Management & IT
* Essential: Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines; undertake audits and present data as required; good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
* Desirable: Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient workforce management.
Research, Teaching and Experience
* Essential: Track record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals; evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees.
* Desirable: Educational qualification.
Patient Experience
* Essential: Contributes to improving patients' experience; sees patients as individuals and involves them in decisions about their care; works in partnership to deliver a patient‑centred service; demonstrates an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement.
* Desirable: None specified.
Personal Qualities
* Essential: Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values (Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful, Excellence); ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English; willingness to take responsibility and exert appropriate authority; excellent interpersonal skills; works collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary team.
* Desirable: None specified.
Benefits
* Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work‑life balance
* Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays (increase to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service; pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
* NHS pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Money Advice Service
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
* On‑site nursery (based at RBH)
* Full educational library services
* Cycle to work scheme; lockable storage for cycles
* Bus to work scheme
* Excellent rail and bus links
* A huge range of health service discounts at hundreds of big brands
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
Application Contact
Recruitment team call: 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342
Primary contact
* Rajee Vijayanand – Lead Consultant For Gynaecology Cancer – 0118 322 8964
* Kirsty Koroma – Directorate Manager – 0118 322 8964
Apply online via NHS Jobs; you may also contact the recruitment team by email if you prefer.
**Note:** The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to high levels of response.
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