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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Surgical Gynaecological Oncology to join a dynamic and high-performing regional cancer centre serving South East Wales.
Based at the University Hospital of Wales, you will work within a well-established tertiary referral service delivering specialist care for complex gynaecological malignancies alongside secondary care provision for Cardiff and the Vale. The department manages over 450 cancer surgeries annually and reviews more than 800 patients through its multidisciplinary team (MDT), offering exposure to a broad and complex case mix. The service delivers advanced and innovative surgical care, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, sentinel lymph node mapping, ultra-radical cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC, supported by close collaboration with colorectal, urology and reconstructive teams. Strong links with Velindre Cancer Centre ensure fully integrated oncology pathways.
Main duties of the job
You will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team with a strong commitment to patient-centred care, prehabilitation and enhanced recovery, alongside active involvement in teaching, training and service development. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking regional service with strong collaborative networks and a commitment to clinical excellence and innovation. Relocation expenses will be supported in line with organisational policy. Cardiff and Vale UHB is committed to developing its people. In addition to strong links with education partners, Cardiff & Vale UHB’s Academy of Leadership and Management has a comprehensive leadership development programme aimed at cultivating confident and compassionate clinical leaders to deliver exceptional care and contribute to the longer term strategy for service delivery and improvement. Cardiff and Vale UHB also has a very strong Research & Development function, working in partnership with Cardiff University. The role also offers the opportunity to develop a research portfolio and involvement in roles within the National Cancer Network.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- • Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- • Self-motivated and flexible approach to work
Research
Essential
- • Ability to critically appraise research.
Teaching
Essential
- • Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and junior doctors / dentists
Experience
Essential
- • Evidence of training and experience in managing patients with gynaecological cancer
- Evidence of advanced level of surgical skill in gynaecological cancer surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- • Full GMC / GDC registration with a licence to practise
- • On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date
- • Subspecialist accreditation in Gynaeoncology (or projected to complete within 6 months)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- • Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- • Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- • Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation. (or equivalent)
Management and leadership experience
Essential
- • Demonstrates familiarity with and understanding of NHS structures, management and current political issues, including an awareness of national strategic plan and constraints
- • Demonstrates willingness to lead clinical teams and develop an effective specialist clinical service
Management of change and quality improvement
Essential
- • Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- • Evidence of effective leadership skills
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This advert is for Consultant in Surgical Gynaecological Oncology with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £114,099 - £166,585 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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