About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a substantive Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist to join our friendly, supportive, and highly skilled team within our tertiary Gynaecological Oncology Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated clinician to play a key role in delivering outstanding specialist care to women across the region.
As a valued member of our department, you will join a team that is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, research, and education, while maintaining a strong focus on compassionate, patient-centred care. We are proud of our collaborative culture and are looking for a colleague who shares our commitment to improving outcomes and experiences for women with gynaecological cancers.
Our busy and comprehensive Gynaecological Oncology serviceprovides a wide range of advanced surgical and oncological treatments. We offer a well-established robotic surgery programme, undertake both primary and interval cytoreductive surgery, and are excited to further expand our service with the introduction of HIPEC in the near future.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will become an integral member of a dedicated and enthusiastic team, providing expert care for women requiring complex oncological and surgical management, while also contributing to the wider gynaecology on-call rota.
Overnight care is supported by a two-tier registrar system, with consultant support provided from home, ensuring excellent clinical leadership and maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our well-established multidisciplinary team consists of three subspecialty-trained Gynaecological Oncology Consultants, two consultants with a specialist interest in gynaecological oncology, and two highly experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists who play a pivotal role in supporting women and their families throughout their treatment journey.
We are also proud to support the development of the next generation of specialists through our subspecialty training programme and our two dedicated research fellow posts. Education, mentorship, and professional development are integral to the culture of our department.
Collaborative multidisciplinary working is at the heart of our service. We enjoy excellent relationships with our colleagues in clinical oncology, radiology, pathology, anaesthetics, palliative care, and allied health professions. Our weekly multidisciplinary team meetings are well attended and provide a supportive forum for shared decision-making, learning, and the delivery of truly patient-centred care.
As part of the Wessex Cancer Network, we have established strong and productive partnerships with colleagues across the region and beyond. These relationships enable us to deliver high-quality specialist care to women from a large geographical area, ensuring seamless pathways and access to the full range of expertise and treatments available within the network.
Person Specification
Qualification and training Essential
Full GMC registration MRCOG or equ CCT / CESR or equ in O&G Sub spec training in GO
Desirable
Higher degree ESGO accredited training / fellowship
Clinical skills and experience Essential
Competent in major GO surgery Cytoreductive surgery Participation in on call service inc acute gynae care Cancer diagnostic pathway, treatment planning and follow up
Desirable
Complex upper abdominal surgery Robotic surgery Exenterative / reconstructive surgery Experience in delivering HIPEC Colposcopy/rapid access/one-stop services Additional specialist interest relevant to the service
Governance, audit & research Essential
Understanding of clinical governance, risk management and patient safety Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement Understanding of evidence-based practice and critical appraisal Participation in research, audit or clinical trials
Desirable
Publications in peer-reviewed journals Higher research degree Leadership of audit, research or quality-improvement projects
Leadership & management Essential
Ability to provide effective clinical leadership and make appropriate decisions Ability to contribute to service development and change Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
Desirable
Previous formal leadership or management experience
Communication & team working Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills o Ability to communicate sensitively with patients and relatives o Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Experience of MDT leadership
Professional & other requirements Essential
Demonstrable professionalism, integrity and probity Commitment to GMC Good Medical Practice Ability to fulfil Trust mandatory training and occupational health requirements Ability to work across the UHD estate and participate in agreed job-plan/on-call arrangements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)