Job overview
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 other Gynaecological Oncology surgical service in the North East.
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
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 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.
Development of suitable research programmes by the post holder will be particularly encouraged.
Working for our organisation
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.
The trusts Gynaecological-Oncology Services are 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology or equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
2. Relevant experience in Gynaecology Oncology
3. Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable criteria
4. Evidence of research and innovative service developments
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential criteria
5. Evidence of clinical audit
6. Capable of carrying out operative surgery for Gynaecology concerns
Desirable criteria
7. Other teaching skills/experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
8. Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
9. MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
10. Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
11. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (gynaecological oncology) or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
12. BSCCP accreditation in colposcopy
Desirable criteria
13. Further higher degree
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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Right to Work in the UK
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Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
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Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.