Locum Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology

Job title:

Locum Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

Applications are invited for a full-time locum consultant post in gynaecological oncology with the aim to convert it to a substantive post.Birmingham became home to one of the first gynaecological cancer centres in the United Kingdom in the 1970’s and as such has been instrumental in the development of gynaecological oncology as a profession. Over the decades, our service has evolved and developed resulting in national and international recognition for the high-level care provided by the multidisciplinary team. We have built a particularly strong portfolio in surgery for patients with advanced ovarian cancer, recurrent cancers, vulval cancer. In addition, our Centre has a strong research history with an in-house academic programme in conjunction with the University of Birmingham. Birmingham has an excellent reputation for training and education and is one of the most prestigious gynaecological oncology training centres in the United Kingdom.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to work in a team of four clinical Gynaecological Oncologists and two academic-clinical Gynaecological Oncologists, and will be supported by a multidisciplinary team including four on-site CNSs. The Team has a strong portfolio in ultra-radical ovarian cancer surgery, pelvic exenterative surgery, minimal invasive surgery and the post holder is expected to participate in this work. Our robotics programme is well established now and we recently started our HIPEC programme. Our Team has strong links with the regional Sarcoma Centre, the colorectal, uro-oncology and hepatobiliary surgeons. Mentoring for the newly appointed consultant will be available within the team.The Cancer Centre is currently hosted by City Hospital but our service will move to the Trust’s state-of-art new site, the nearby Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in November 2024. Our Centre covers four outreach clinics and unit MDT meetings in Greater Birmingham and Walsall the post holder will be expected to cover one of these clinics and a unit MDT meeting.The Cancer Centre Team is committed to continue to improve and develop the service to provide the best possible care for the women with gynaecological cancers in Birmingham and the West Midlands. The Team is highly research active and the post holder will have opportunity and will be expected to participate in audits, clinical research and in representing the Centre in national and international forums.About usSandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH . If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.We have three strategic objectives:

• Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
• Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
• Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives

Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe Pan-Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre has a strong subspecialty training programme and trains two subspecialty trainees. The Team is supported by clinical research fellows, an FY2 trainee and an advanced surgical care practitioner. The Gynaecological Oncology Team provides 24/7 emergency cover for gynaecological oncology patients with no formal commitment towards the obstetrics or general gynaecological rota.Birmingham is host of numerous excellent schools including top grammar schools in the country and is a family-friendly, affordable city with vibrant cultural life.Applicants for this post are required to have CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT, at the time of interview) and entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, with a full GMC registration.For further information please contact the clinical service lead Mr J Balega on 0121 507 4620 or janos.balega@nhs.net.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Entry on the Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

• Experience in radical ovarian cancer debulking surgery
• RCOG accredited training

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Clinical Effectiveness
Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

Teaching and Training experience
Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Employer details
Employer nameSandwell and West Birmingham NHS TrustAddressSWB NHS TrustDudley RoadBirminghamB18 7QHAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.381-WC-6717237CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company’s hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:36:14 GMT

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