Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology

Overview

Job Overview We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and two sub-specialist Consultant Gynaecological Oncologists.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and two sub-specialist Consultant Gynaecological Oncologists. The Department aims to build standard approaches to clinical problems using common protocols and care pathways and the ability to work efficiently in a multidisciplinary team is essential. Applicants must be flexible and ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving health service in the 21st century.

There are presently three consultants in Gynaecological Oncology working in the North Wales Gynaecological Cancer Centre. The post will be based in Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. The surgical cancer centre provides an on call service for the gynaecological cancer patients each week. We plan to each cover 1:6 weekends along with our general Obstetric and Gynaecology consultants. However the on-call commitments for this post does not include any general gynaecology or obstetric cover.

This is allocated 1.0 sessions. Both the on call and week-end ward round commitments involve prospective cover. There will be a commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

BCUHB is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales. BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units.

It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region. The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply. Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GMC Specialist Registration or eligible for award of CCT in Gynaecology Oncology within 6 months from date of interview (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• MRCOG or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• ALS
• Additional relevant degree(s)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to accreditation or CCT
• Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR)

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of audit projects
• Evidence of research relevant to Gynaecological Oncology
• Evidence of appropriate presentation skills required for effective teaching

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a properly trained consultant in gynaecological oncology
• Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date gynaecological oncology
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communicator
• Good team member
• Ability to develop services within the Health Board
• Ability to teach and train junior medical staff in Gynaecological Oncology
• Ability to work in pressured environment

Desirable criteria

• Computer skills
• Ability to network with other Directorates, Consultants, trainees and management staff

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential criteria

• Adaptability to changing needs of service
• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the Service
• Aligns own values with those of the Health Boards

Desirable criteria

• Welsh speaker or willingness to learn the Welsh Language