University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist (10 PAs – additional APAs are available for the right candidate) to join our Gynaecological Oncology service. This service acts as the tertiary referral centre for gynaecological cancer within North Central London.
The Gynaecological Oncology department has a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training. The successful applicant will join a large multi-disciplinary team including Gynaecology surgeons, oncologists, clinical fellows, specialist nurses, imaging specialists, pain specialists, colorectal and urology surgeons.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual who wishes to join our well-established and dedicated multidisciplinary team.
CV required for the role
Leading the North London Gynaecological Cancer Network, we provide care for patients suffering from gynaecological cancer, ensuring compliance with cancer waiting targets. The postholder will also support the colposcopy service.
The post will comprise 10 PAs each week, including outpatient clinics, a weekly operating list, multidisciplinary meeting and inpatient ward round. The post holder will also participate in the gynaecology consultant on-call rota and should possess the required clinical skills to respond to gynaecological emergencies. They will be expected to support on-going audit and research within the team, participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and complete the necessary CPD activity with the RCOG.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
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