# Locum Consultant on Gynaecological Oncology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-on-gynaecological-oncology/30623413-1fe7-4944-b80a-e500927627c8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-on-gynaecological-oncology/30623413-1fe7-4944-b80a-e500927627c8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term until September 2027) - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (1.0 + 3% on-call supplement) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-31T10:50:58.296Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Gynaecological_Oncology/Gynaecological_Oncology-v8197767 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8197767?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3005) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 119.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2402) - [uhbw behaviours and values (pdf, 299.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2476) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 829.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10503299) ## 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.