Locum Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology

Job overview

A Locum Consultant post has become available in the Gynaecology Oncology department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR). The role is for 6 months as a temporary replacement post to join the team of gynaecological oncologists. This maintains the team at 5 whole time equivalent gynaecological oncology surgeons as per recommendations from an RCOG and external workforce review. Part-time/less than full time applications will be considered. The post will be a gynaecology only post with a requirement to participate in the gynaecology on call rota. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. A passion for Oncology gynaecology services is essential.

Day time gynaecology commitments would include clinics, theatre lists and Gynaecology Hot Week. Additionally, emergency (out of hour) commitments are required to cover gynaecology  on a 1 in 11 rota. The gynaecology on call commitment supports complex surgery.

Main duties of the job

A full time Consultant will work a minimum of 10 programmed activities (PA’s) per week and any Additional Programmed Activities (APA’s) as and where required will be agreed through the job planning process. On-call supplements are as per frequency of on-call work.

The contract may be supplemented or amended by local collective agreements reached with trade unions recognised by the Trust and the rules and resolutions of the Trust Board.

The successful applicant would  provide a range of gynaecological services including out patients, emergency gynaecology and theatre.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team