Chair in Gynaecological Oncology

Job title:

Chair in Gynaecological Oncology

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:The Opportunity:Chair of Gynaecological Oncology – University of EdinburghThe University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Chair of Gynaecological Oncology at the Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH), within the Institute of Regeneration and Repair (IRR). The successful candidate will lead an internationally recognised research programme, focusing on endometrial cancer and early cancer detection, and drive collaborations with the Institute of Genetics and Cancer and Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre. You will provide strategic leadership for the future of gynaecological oncology research, both locally and globally, with the potential for clinical sessions as an Honorary Consultant in NHS Lothian.This post is open ended (permanent) and full-time (40 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.Placement on the payscale will be subject to consultant seniority as per the Clinical Consultant Contract. The successful applicant will be also be offered an additional Academic EPA. You must appear on the GMC Specialist Register and be eligible to hold an honorary consultant contract with NHS Lothian. If you are currently a member of the NHS Pension Scheme and are employed in a clinical post it may be possible for you to remain a member of the NHS Pension Scheme. The salary for this post is AMN4 £107,144 to £142,369 per annum.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Medically qualified with accreditation in gynaecological oncology
• An MD or PhD and expansive experience in academic research over a sustained period
• A track record of international standing in gynaecological oncology research
• Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent
• High level research and/or teaching experience successfully sustained, and productive over the long-term

Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:– CV– Cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4) explaining what you would bring to the role.An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian and must also be registered with the General Medical Council and must hold or obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership and it should be noted that the offer of appointment will also be subject to Occupational Health clearance prior to commencement of duty.As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependant on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 28 February 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held 27 March 2025.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH; Director; Professor Andrew Horne) at the University of Edinburgh has the largest concentration in the UK of scientists who study reproductive health, from basic biology to clinical translation. It is one of the leading Centres in reproductive health in the world and is a trusted source for this research globally.CRH conducts fundamental and applied research that aims to develop novel treatments for the major unmet needs in reproductive disorders and to exploit impacts of this research across medicine. The internationally competitive research activity of reproductive scientists based within the Centre is augmented by clinical activities based within the adjacent Royal Infirmary and Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health.A central mission is “to gain fundamental understanding of the impact of reproductive processes and their pathologies on the entire life-span of males and females: to use this knowledge to improve human health from birth to old age and to provide leadership in training and public engagement in reproductive health“. This vision is currently enabled by four groupings: (i) Reproductive Resilience, Proliferation, Differentiation and Repair (ii) Reproductive system cancers: aetiology, pathogenesis and therapy (iii) Optimizing life-long health through pregnancy and perinatal interventions (iv) Immune-Endocrine interactions in Reproductive Health.

Expected salary

£107144 – 142369 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:15:26 GMT

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