Essential qualifications: Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent MRCOG Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months) RCOG Subspecialty Accreditation in Gynaecological Oncology or equivalent Desirable qualifications: Qualification in healthcare management or leadership ATSM in vulval disease Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to specialty Essential clinical experience: Clinical training and experience in Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent) Demonstrate ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team Ability to lead emergency Gynaecology services in and out of hours Desirable clinical experience: Experience in change management and innovation Experience in robotic surgery Experience in vulval disease, including multidisciplinary working Motivation and attitude: Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships Enthusiasm for teaching and training of the multidisciplinary team Ability to provide a role model and to inspire and develop junior medical and nursing staff Personal skills: Caring attitude to patients Honesty and reliability Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to work under stress Communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work in multi-professional team Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm Essential Research and publications: Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems Desirable Research and publications: Publications in peer-reviewed journals MD or equivalent Essential Information Technology: IT skills: Word processing, excel database, literature searching Leadership and Management: Experience in interpreting national guidance and recommendations and translating this into local practice Evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement project Quality management Ability to manage risk Ability to manage change Ability to deal with complaints Commitment to CPD / CME Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal Essential Teaching: Training in teaching skills Experience of facilitating multi-professional simulation training Ability to teach clinical and operative skills Desirable Teaching: Involvement in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates