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Consultant in Gynaecology - Specialist Interest in Gynae Oncology
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2416187
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to be part of our Gynaecology oncology services. The job is advertised as a full-time substantive position.
The appointed individual will be part of the Gynaecology on call consultant team and able to deliver unit oncology services. We require an individual with expertise in gynaecological oncology, transvaginal scanning, outpatient hysteroscopy, general gynaecology skills.
Although the post is gynaecology based the successful candidate will beexpected to provide assistance with our high-risk Placenta Accreta Service (PAS) when needed and on call.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should demonstrate strong skills in working independently and within the care group in collaboration with other relevant clinical departments within a multidisciplinary team. The post is suitable for candidates who hold the RCOG subspeciality training in Gynecology, Oncology or those with strong background and previous experience in the field.
About us
- With nearly 9000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
- Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals across the region.
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London. A large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totaling around 3.5 million people.
- The trust also provides care for patients from a larger catchment area in southeast England, for specialties such as complex pelvic trauma.
- A number of our services are members of established clinical networks which bring together doctors, nurses and other clinicians from a range of healthcare providers working to improve the quality of services for patients. These include the South London Cardiac and Stroke Network and the Southwest London and Surrey Trauma Network, for which St George's Hospital is the designated heart attack centre, hyper-acute stroke unit and major trauma centre.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-CW-712673-8327370-CA
Job locations
St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed description of the roles and responsibilities applicants are advised to see attached Job Description and Job Plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed description of the roles and responsibilities applicants are advised to see attached Job Description and Job Plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for full registration if applying from abroad
- Currently on the specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 3 months of the closing date
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification
- RCOG ATSM/SITM in Gynaecology Oncology
- Training in transvaginal scanning, outpatient hysteroscopy
Desirable
- An MD or PhD
- Subspeciality training in gynaecology Oncology
- Consultant experience in working at a cancer unit
- BSCCP accreditation
- Publications
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Evidence of experience in gynaecological cancers
- Evidence of experience in transvaginal scanning
- Evidence of experience in gynaecological surgery including laparoscopic surgery for gynaecological cancers
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of developing evidence-based services in obstetrics and gynaecology e.g. audit, guidelines or service development.
Desirable
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
- Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in the field of oncology
- Evidence of undertaking quality improvement work
- Evidence of initiating research and training programmes
Skills
Essential
- Able to function at consultant level when on-call
- Able to deliver independently as unit cancer surgeon
Desirable
- Relevant and ATSM modules
- Skills in ambulatory gynae clinics
Personal
Essential
- Organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
Desirable
- Demonstrate a range of ideas for further research within specialist areas
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for full registration if applying from abroad
- Currently on the specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 3 months of the closing date
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification
- RCOG ATSM/SITM in Gynaecology Oncology
- Training in transvaginal scanning, outpatient hysteroscopy
Desirable
- An MD or PhD
- Subspeciality training in gynaecology Oncology
- Consultant experience in working at a cancer unit
- BSCCP accreditation
- Publications
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Evidence of experience in gynaecological cancers
- Evidence of experience in transvaginal scanning
- Evidence of experience in gynaecological surgery including laparoscopic surgery for gynaecological cancers
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of developing evidence-based services in obstetrics and gynaecology e.g. audit, guidelines or service development.
Desirable
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
- Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in the field of oncology
- Evidence of undertaking quality improvement work
- Evidence of initiating research and training programmes
Skills
Essential
- Able to function at consultant level when on-call
- Able to deliver independently as unit cancer surgeon
Desirable
- Relevant and ATSM modules
- Skills in ambulatory gynae clinics
Personal
Essential
- Organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills and a caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
Desirable
- Demonstrate a range of ideas for further research within specialist areas
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).
Additional information
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
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom