# Locum Consultant in Surgical Gynaecological Oncology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-surgical-gynaecological-oncology/db272b61-dffe-4ec4-bdaa-28bd8b34a2d8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-surgical-gynaecological-oncology/db272b61-dffe-4ec4-bdaa-28bd8b34a2d8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Location:** Cardiff - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £125,509 Per anum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 1 year (Option to extend) - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (N/A) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T12:10:43.526Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Obstetrics_Gynaecology/Obstetrics_Gynaecology-v8149035 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8149035?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum 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 ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are desirable ## 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [cardiff visitor guide (pdf, 26.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1104) - [occupational health form (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10545921) - [data protection privacy notice (m&d) (pdf, 423.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1408) - [locum consultant surgical gynaecology jd and ps (pdf, 464.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10547882) - [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422) - [guidance notes for applicants - medical & dental (pdf, 288.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1106) - [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy 2023-35 (welsh) (pdf, 4.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2177) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy 2023-35 (english) (pdf, 992.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1107) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.