Job summary
Applicants are invited for the post of a Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. This is a permanent new post that was created to support the expansion of the gynaecological oncology services in the Norfolk area. The successful candidate will join a team of 5 sub-specialty trained gynaecological oncologists.
The applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and have completed sub-specialty training in Gynaecological Oncology (or equivalent experience) or must be within 6 months of obtaining the accreditation. The post holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of care for patients diagnosed with gynaecological cancers, including cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for patients with metastatic ovarian cancer.
Main duties of the job
The hospital provides a comprehensive secondary and tertiary service in gynaecological oncology. This post is to provide a high-quality service to our population with particular emphasis on the minimal access surgical techniques, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for management of gynaecological cancers. In addition, this post is necessary to manage the change in the referral pathways for patients with gynaecological cancers in Norfolk.
The candidate will be expected to be an active member of the gynaecological oncology team based both in clinic, the wards and operating theatres. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the provision of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, management of patients with cervical and vulval cancers. Participation in the gynaecological consultant on-call rota (with two mid-grade support) is expected. Evidence of significant experience in cytoreductive surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques would be highly desirable.
Please refer to the 'Job Description' link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC with Licence to practice
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Subspeciality accreditation in Gynaecological Oncology in the UK or abroad
- Relevant CCT or equivalent experience in Gynaecological Oncology ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or equivalent experience in Gynaecological Oncology) Via; oCCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills, enthusiasm, leadership, ability to work well as a team member and ability to work well with present consultants/department.
- A flexible approach to delivery of service in a changing environment.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills
- Initiative in tailoring training and experience to develop novel techniques in treatment
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
- Development of Service
- Training
- Audit/Research
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
- Extensive experience in Gynaecology, including ability and commitment to perform all roles within the job description.
- A portfolio of experience and publication of research in the specialty
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- Skills in advanced open and minimally invasive surgery.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY