Consultant Gynae Oncologist

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Consultant Gynaecological-Oncologist .

This post at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, based primarily in Southend Hospital, is a new position. The candidate will become part of the Specialist Gynaecological Oncology team with Mr K Razvi and Miss F Toneva and will be supported in developing surgical expertise and in joint operating where needed.

It is envisaged that the post-holder will contribute to and build on the current strength and range of surgical expertise in the Gynaecological Oncology Cancer Centre. The post holder will be a key member in the development and expansion of Specialist Gynaecological Oncology services in the Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

The service currently provides a full range of Gynae-oncology operating including Laparoscopic and Da Vinci Robotic surgery. The Gynaecological Oncology service at Southend Hospital is a key member of the well-established Complex Pelvic MDT and the candidate has the opportunity to develop skills in pelvic exenterative surgery and other radical surgery pertaining to Gynaecological Oncology.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical input and leadership to the Gynaecological Oncology specialist MDT at Southend Hospital / Basildon Hospital
• To work as a key member of the Gynaecological Oncology Consultant team and the multi-disciplinary team at Basildon and Southend.
• To build on the already established pathways between both sites to optimise patient pathways and support further development of the Network.
• To support the established training programme in gynaecological oncology for ATSM trainees and other fellows in gynaecological oncology.
• To provide support to the colposcopy service at Southend University Hospital.
• To collaborate in clinical studies and publications.
• To take a leadership role in ensuring that the local NSSG (between Southend and Basildon Hospitals) is compliant to Peer Review.
• The appointee must have successfully completed sub-speciality training in Gynaecological Oncology. Any special interest in the field of gynaecological oncology would be welcomed.  The further establishment of audit would be useful.
• The appointee will be responsible along with the current staff for providing a gynaecological oncology service the Mid & South Essex NHS Hospitals Group.  The post-holder will be able to perform complex gynaecological oncology surgery at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will be supported by the gynaecological oncology team and 1 gynaecologist with special interest in the sub-specialty.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.