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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Audit
Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Research
Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Teaching
Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Training
Should have completed a recognised training programme in Gynaecological Oncology
- Management
Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- Eligibility
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility
Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Qualifications
MB BS (or equivalent)
- Qualifications
MRCOG or equivalent qualification.
- Language Skills
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: - passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider - having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18 - having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English - if you studied abroad, you’ll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD - You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you’ve already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.
- Other Requirements
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
- Fitness to Practise
Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Interpersonal Skills
Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Interpersonal Skills
Effective interpersonal skills.
- Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Gynaecological Oncology Surgical Practice
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in Gynaecological Oncology
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Teaching
Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Management
Attendance at recognised management course.
- Qualifications
Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Job summary
Locum Consultant in the department of Gynae Oncology Surgery This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Gynae Oncology team (Mr Broadhead, Mr Nugent, Miss Kaufmann, Mr Theophilou, Miss Thangavelu, Mr de Jong). The post-holder will provide clinical, theatre and on call activities. There will be opportunities to contribute to MDT and Departmental meetings. The post will be based at St James' University Hospital. The successful applicant should hold accreditation in Gynae Oncology in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director. Applicants should have established skills in Gynae Oncology. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting Mr Nugent / Mr Broadhead.
Main duties of the job
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Surgeon to join the Gynaecological Oncology Surgical Department for a fixed-term period of 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regarded, specialist multidisciplinary team delivering complex gynaecological oncology surgery to patients across Leeds and the wider region. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care, support elective and emergency surgical pathways, and work collaboratively with colleagues across oncology, radiology, pathology, anaesthetics, specialist nursing and wider cancer services. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated consultant who can bring clinical expertise, strong team-working skills and a commitment to service delivery within a supportive and forward-looking department.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 09 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 002049
- Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: David Nugent Position Clinical Lead Email David.nugent@nhs.net Phone number 01132068251 Shortlisting Date: 23rd September 2026 Interview Date: 9th October 2026
Why you should join our Team
The Department of Gynaecological Oncology within the Leeds Cancer Centre, is centralised on the St James’s Hospital site within the flagship Bexley Wing, a purpose-built facility which opened in late 2007. It is the 3rd largest cancer centre in the UK and in addition to housing the Gynaecological Oncology surgical service (ward, theatres, outpatient clinics, central MDT, secretarial and office accommodation) it also encompasses within a single wing other specialist cancer surgery, non-surgical oncology including gynaecological medical and clinical oncology, state of the art imaging and radiotherapy services, pathology, cancer registry and clinical trials offices with protected research beds. This is a locum post to cover a leave of absence, to maintain the existing complement of 6 Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeons, to ensure the Trust continues to appropriately manage all patients requiring treatment for gynaecological malignancy within national cancer waiting time targets.
Following centralisation the Gynaecological Oncology Surgeons established outreach services across the Yorkshire region and this post will also provide an outreach clinic and a unit MDT on a weekly basis. The surgical service is based on Ward J98, a dedicated 14-bed gynaecological oncology facility in Bexley Wing. There is a state-of-the-art theatre suite that includes high-definition laparoscopic equipment with a Stryker Spy-Phi for ICG sentinel node detection and support from a dedicated anaesthetic and theatre team. There is also an established robotic programme utilising the Da Vinci system which is housed in a separate purpose-built theatre suite within the main hospital, where the team has access on a weekly basis. There is a HDU facility adjoining the theatre suite with the ITU located in a separate wing. Dedicated office space is provided within the Bexley Wing alongside a secretarial pool who help co-ordinate the service.
What you will bring to the role
The appointee will be expected to hold the MRCOG or equivalent, have completed higher specialist training in gynaecological oncology or equivalent and have the required surgical skills to fulfil the role.
The appointee must be able to work as part of a team in line with the Calman-Hine recommendations for the multi-disciplinary approach to the management of malignancy, have good communication skills and form good working relationships with colleagues, non-medical staff and patients. The appointee should be well organised and skilled in good time management. They will have an understanding of current NHS management and Trusts and be aware of the responsibilities a consultant post brings.
Consultants are expected to routinely engage in relevant activities in their specialty that are focussed on quality improvement. This participation should be reflected at annual appraisal and job planning and will be discussed as part of clinical governance programmes and meetings.
In the discharge of their responsibilities, the consultant will be expected to maintain and update their skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing professional development.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant - Gynae Oncology with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150569.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 23 Sep 2026.
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