Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women's has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
Job overview
This is a whole-time locum post in Gynaecology. It is based at the Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust with sessions at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic applicant to join the current Gynae Oncology department. The job plan will be tailored to the skill set of the successful applicant.
This post is designed to strengthen the existing team of Consultants who provide Gynaecological Cancer care to the women of Liverpool and the surrounding areas of Merseyside, Cheshire and North-Wales.
The Gynae Oncology department supports a population base of 2.4 million covering Merseyside and Cheshire. With over 500 cancer referrals each year, the Liverpool Women's Hospital is one of the five busiest Gynae Oncology centres in England.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work alongside our team of consultant nurses and general gynaecologists who run the rapid access clinics to facilitate prompt diagnosis in addition to providing a link between this service and the oncology team. It is anticipated that they will also support with telephone triage of the endometrial cancer pathway. They will undertake the management of patients usually dealt with at secondary care level within oncology, such as early stage low grade endometrial cancer and ovarian masses with a low risk of malignancy. The will also support with the running of the weekly Unit MDT.
In addition this post can assist with the provision of general gynaecology in relation to the cancer services. This could include out-patient gynaecological clinics and elective gynaecological surgery. It may also include (depending on the interests of the applicant): vulval medicine, colposcopy ambulatory surgery or hysteroscopy.
The post holder would be expected to develop the oncology service, and development of areas such as tumour specific pathway improvement for endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal cancers.
The job plan will be individualised to suit the skill set of the successful applicant.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will become part of the team responsible for suspected gynaecological cancer diagnosis and oncology care in Liverpool. This will include the diagnosis and management of patients through triage, Rapid Access Clinics, diagnostics and could also include the surgical, inpatient and outpatient management of patients with gynaecological cancer in Liverpool Women's Hospital and other collaborating hospitals depending on the applicants skill mix. They would be expected to participate in the development of the service and join the team on its transformation journey.
Consultants and academic staff providing gynaecology, obstetric, fetal and maternal medicine services within the Trust have an active research profile, with particular expertise in randomised trials and systematic reviews. Laboratory facilities are available within the University Department, and there are close collaborative links with the Department of Physiology. The Trust recruits to many NIHR studies, therefore GCP training would be desirable but not mandatory. One or more research PAs may be available to interested appointees, particularly those with a proven track record in research or innovation.
Participation in a continuous training and education programme for all clinical staff is a requirement of this post. Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training would also be expected. The post holder will be expected to have the minimum requirements for level 1 educational supervision.
Person specification
Qualifications / Registrations
Essential criteria
* Full GMC registration and license to practice
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
* MRCOG or equivalent CCT or equivalent
* Relevant CCT or equivalent ("equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable criteria
* Additional postgraduate qualifications e.g. MD/PhD / or working towards
Clinical experience & skills
Essential criteria
* Work independently in outpatient clinics & theatre
* Gynaecological Oncology experience
* BSCCP accreditation
* Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
* ATSM in Oncology
* ATSM in Vulval Medicine
* Research and/or audit and/or service development in appropriate fields
* Advanced laparoscopic 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.
Liverpool Women's Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.
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