Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology Oncology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 234-MS2164-C
- Employer
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 31/07/2024
Employer heading
Consultant in Gynaecology Oncology
Consultant
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.
Job overview
Applicants are invited for the post of a Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. This is a permanent new post that was created to support the expansion of the gynaecological oncology services in the Norfolk area. The successful candidate will join a team of 5 sub-specialty trained gynaecological oncologists.
The applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and have completed sub-specialty training in Gynaecological Oncology (or equivalent experience) or must be within 6 months of obtaining the accreditation. The post holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of care for patients diagnosed with gynaecological cancers, including cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for patients with metastatic ovarian cancer.
Main duties of the job
The hospital provides a comprehensive secondary and tertiary service in gynaecological oncology. This post is to provide a high-quality service to our population with particular emphasis on the minimal access surgical techniques, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for management of gynaecological cancers. In addition, this post is necessary to manage the change in the referral pathways for patients with gynaecological cancers in Norfolk.
The candidate will be expected to be an active member of the gynaecological oncology team based both in clinic, the wards and operating theatres. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the provision of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, management of patients with cervical and vulval cancers. Participation in the gynaecological consultant on-call rota (with two mid-grade support) is expected. Evidence of significant experience in cytoreductive surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques would be highly desirable.
Please refer to the ‘Job Description’ link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Working for our organisation
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the ‘Job Description’ link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
- Full GMC with Licence to practice
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
- Subspeciality accreditation in Gynaecological Oncology in the UK or abroad
- Relevant CCT or equivalent experience in Gynaecological Oncology (‘equivalence’ must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or equivalent experience in Gynaecological Oncology) Via; • CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) • CESR or • European Community Rights
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD)
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, enthusiasm, leadership, ability to work well as a team member and ability to work well with present consultants/department.
- A flexible approach to delivery of service in a changing environment.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable criteria
- Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills
- Initiative in tailoring training and experience to develop novel techniques in treatment
Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
Interests
Essential criteria
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
- Development of Service
- Training
- Audit/Research
Experience
Essential criteria
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Training and expertise in children’s safeguarding
- Extensive experience in Gynaecology, including ability and commitment to perform all roles within the job description.
- A portfolio of experience and publication of research in the specialty
Desirable criteria
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- Skills in advanced open and minimally invasive surgery.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Good presentation skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nikolaos Burbos
- Job title
- Service Director for Gynaecology Oncology
- Email address
- [email protected]
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