Lead Consultant Gynaecology Cancer

Job Overview

Locum Consultant Gynaecology Oncologist – Joint Role (RBH & OUH). 12‑month contract, full time - 40 hours per week with 1:7 non‑resident on‑call for Gynaecology at RBH. 6 PAs at RBH and 4 PAs at OUH.

Job reference: 193-MS2156

UCG-C. Site:
Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum (Yearly).

Closing date: 24/02/2026 08:00.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

Following our CQC inspection we have been rated Good with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements and the Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'.

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions. We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate. We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live. We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice.

• Lead and deliver high‑quality care for patients on the 62‑day cancer pathway, ensuring timely diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical intervention.
• Participate in weekly outpatient clinic sessions at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
• Attend and contribute to the Gynaecological Cancer MDT, supporting decision‑making and coordination of care across both sites.
• Undertake elective surgical procedures, including complex oncology cases, with opportunities for joint operating and skill development.
• Provide clinical leadership in service improvement initiatives focused on cancer pathway efficiency and surgical outcomes.
• Participate in the non‑resident on‑call rota at RBH (1 in
  7) and contribute to acute gynaecology cover as required.
• Deliver direct clinical care across both Royal Berkshire and Oxford sites with a split of 6 PAs at RBH and 4 PAs at OUH.
• Surgical lists: elective theatre sessions with a focus on oncology procedures.
• Weekly outpatient clinics to support the Cancer pathway.
• MDT participation: weekly cancer MDT meetings to support collaborative decision‑making.
• SPA activities: audit, clinical governance, teaching, and revalidation.
• Leadership: support service transformation, particularly around cancer pathway optimisation and surgical quality improvement.
• Education:
  
  contribute to training of junior doctors and medical students, with opportunities for mentorship and supervision.

Essential criteria:

• Full registration with the GMC / eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST in speciality.
• Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the United Kingdom or equivalent.
• Colposcopy accreditation.

Desirable criteria:

• Higher degree e.g. PhD/MD submitted/awarded.

Essential criteria:

• Fully trained in gynaecology.
• Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice.
• ATSMs in benign gynaecology hysteroscopy or medical education.
• Experience in oncology.
• Experience/evidence in working in a cancer tertiary centre.

Desirable criteria:

• No specific additional items listed.

Essential criteria:

• Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
• Undertake audits and present data as required.
• Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.

Desirable criteria:

• Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce.

Essential criteria:

• Track record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees.

Desirable criteria:

• Educational qualification.

• Contribute to improving patient experience.
• See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care.
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient‑centred service.
• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement.

• Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values;
  Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellent.
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