Job summary Based at the Royal Derby Hospital, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides a full range of services within this field to the residents of South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire as well as neighbouring communities. We are currently recruiting an additional Locum Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist to join our team. Derby Gynaecological Cancer Centre (DGCC) is a medium sized cancer centre serving the population of South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire. Both the Derby and Burton Sites have a combined MDT with diagnostic pathways present on both sites but with Cancer level surgery performed at Derby Gynaecological Cancer Centre based at Royal Derby Hospital. Both hospitals run busy diagnostic pathways with hysteroscopy, colposcopy, imaging services integrated at both sites. Whilst some diagnostic and early endometrial cancer surgery is performed at the QHB site the majority of surgery is performed at RDH. RDH has access to a large ITU and Step-down facilities, Support of colorectal, urological, vascular, upper GI on site. Close links are in place with thoracic and Hepato-biliary input where needed. DGCC has access to 10 theatre lists a week. Main duties of the job Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of gynaecology / oncology patients. To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the gynaecology / oncology service. Teaching and training of trainee medical staff, medical students and nurses. Active participation in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance, audit and research Responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME), the appraisal process and revalidation. In addition to any specialist interests all consultants will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust. About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts about our Trust: o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. Date posted 29 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-MDR-6817760-KJ Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Provision with consultant colleagues of a service to Staffordshire, Derbyshire & surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties, this may include clinics in community facilities. Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff. Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments. Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students. Provision of cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training. Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate. Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements. Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division). Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by the Assistant Clinical Director for Gynaecology. Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence based practice. Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures. Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident. Job description Job responsibilities Provision with consultant colleagues of a service to Staffordshire, Derbyshire & surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties, this may include clinics in community facilities. Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff. Provision of an out-of-hours service with consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments. Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students. Provision of cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients & supervision of doctors in training. Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate. Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements. Commitment to entering patients into MRC trials where appropriate (if the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division). Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by the Assistant Clinical Director for Gynaecology. Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Consultants to keep up to date with evidence based practice. Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures. Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification Possession of relevant Postgraduate Qualification or equivalent Following ATSM or equivalent eg SSM/SST - ATSM in gynae oncology or ATSM/Accreditation in colposcopy Experience of working as a ST7 and above in the NHS Desirable Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty Subspecialty training in gynae oncology ATSM in benign gynaecology Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of Commencement OR within one month of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry by date of appointment If applying for Full GMC Registration & License to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC. Clinical Experience Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT/CCST in obstetrics and gynaecology. Subspeciality training in gynaecology oncology. Experience of all aspects of cytoreductive surgery including colorectal resections, diaphragmatic stripping, splenectomy, coeliac axis and paracardiac lymph node dissection Desirable Experience of HIPEC Teaching & Management Experience Essential Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees. Experience of teaching clinical skills Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates. Knowledge and experience of management within the NHS Attended a management course for consultants Specific teaching qualification Attended a recognised teaching training course Audit/Research Experience Essential Publications in peer-reviewed journals. Evidence of ongoing poster or oral presentations as national or international level. Experience of & commitment to clinical audit Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification Possession of relevant Postgraduate Qualification or equivalent Following ATSM or equivalent eg SSM/SST - ATSM in gynae oncology or ATSM/Accreditation in colposcopy Experience of working as a ST7 and above in the NHS Desirable Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty Subspecialty training in gynae oncology ATSM in benign gynaecology Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of Commencement OR within one month of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry by date of appointment If applying for Full GMC Registration & License to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC. Clinical Experience Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT/CCST in obstetrics and gynaecology. Subspeciality training in gynaecology oncology. Experience of all aspects of cytoreductive surgery including colorectal resections, diaphragmatic stripping, splenectomy, coeliac axis and paracardiac lymph node dissection Desirable Experience of HIPEC Teaching & Management Experience Essential Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees. Experience of teaching clinical skills Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates. Knowledge and experience of management within the NHS Attended a management course for consultants Specific teaching qualification Attended a recognised teaching training course Audit/Research Experience Essential Publications in peer-reviewed journals. Evidence of ongoing poster or oral presentations as national or international level. Experience of & commitment to clinical audit 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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)