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Job overview
The appointment is for a 12-month fixed term locum 10 PA Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology. The post is based at St Michael’s Hospital with a day a week running a specialist gynaecological oncology outreach clinic at Weston General Hospital.
The appointee will be an experienced Gynaecological Oncology clinician who will have completed sub-specialty training in Gynaecological Oncology. Additional ATSMs complementary to the existing department would be welcomed. The successful candidate will be expected to participate as a full team member of the tertiary Gynaecological Oncology team. Experience in HIPEC would be desirable.
The post holder will be expected to participate in emergency ‘hot week’ cover, and there is a non-resident (1 in 14) on call covering Gynaecology only.
Closing date for applications is: 9 August 2026 Date for interview will be: TBC
Main duties of the job
The gynaecological oncology service undertakes approximately 520 new and 2,200 follow-up appointments per year, which are delivered by the multi-disciplinary team including consultants, sub-specialty trainee and clinical fellow, and clinical nurse specialists. Approximately 450 surgical procedures per year are undertaken, including robotic surgery, patients receiving HIPEC therapy, and major exenterative surgery. Overall, the Gynaecology Department completes over 30,000 outpatient appointments and 3,200 elective surgical procedures each year. The post-holder’s job plan is made up of 8.5 direct clinical care (DCC) PA and 1. 5 core supporting professional activity (SPA).
DCC includes: • operating lists • clinics • MDT • pre-operative planning meetings • ward rounds • general gynaecology hot week cover • an on-call commitment covering gynaecology only
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Informal enquiries to:
Dr Claire Newton, Consultant Gynae-oncologist and Clinical Director
Claire.Newton@uhbw.nhs.uk
Dr Axel Walther, Consultant in Clinical Oncology and Gynaecological Oncology Lead
Axel.Walther@uhbw.nhs.uk
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of active involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in the leadership of research
- A national profile in gynaecological oncology research
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gynaecology
- Subspecialty training in Gynaecology Oncology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Eligible for specialist registration in obstetrics and gynaecology within six months of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence-based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- HIPEC experience desirable
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
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This advert is for Locum Consultant on Gynaecological Oncology with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term until September 2027). The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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