Job summary This appointment is to support the expansion of the existing clinical team based at Ipswich Hospital. The successful candidate will join the two current Gynaecological oncologists Mr Barnaby Rufford and Miss Wendy MacNab.Applicants will have entry onto the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT date at time of interview or have completed CESR and be on the Specialist Register. Main duties of the job The standard full time job plan will consist of 10 programmed activities of which up to 1.5 will typically be SPAs. The Trust will allocate 1.5 SPAs for appraisals, CPD, mandatory training, job planning etc. Further SPA time may be allocated for specified activities. This has to be agreed with the clinical director at initial job planning review. Permission from your Clinical Director/Medical Director must be sought for participation in external NHS activities and once agreed these should be recorded in your job plan. There is an on call element of 0.5pa. The aim of this post is to deliver gynaecology oncology service within a strict time frame against finite resources, particularly operating sessions. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £99,532 to £131,964 a year on Experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-MI2626 Job locations Ipswich Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Job description Job responsibilities All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trusts Clinical Governance programme. Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Gynaecological Oncology Centre Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day Risk Management activity to ensure the safe and quality care of women and their families An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital The consultants role will initially be developed in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department Job description Job responsibilities All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trusts Clinical Governance programme. Clinical Leadership and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Gynaecological Oncology Centre Develop standards, procedures and robust systems in the department to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry into the department to admission or discharge from the department Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity to learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the day Risk Management activity to ensure the safe and quality care of women and their families An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Unit To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate Maintain an up to date job plan and personal development plan Register and participate in the appropriate CPD scheme with the RCOG Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital The consultants role will initially be developed in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department Person Specification interview Essential MRCOG or equivalent Full registration with the General Medical Council Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT Entry onto the Specialist Register in Gynaecological Oncology or within 6 months of CCT date at interview Desirable Higher Degree Evidence of involvement in Gynaecology Governance and Risk Management Robotic surgical training Person Specification interview Essential MRCOG or equivalent Full registration with the General Medical Council Training & experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT Entry onto the Specialist Register in Gynaecological Oncology or within 6 months of CCT date at interview Desirable Higher Degree Evidence of involvement in Gynaecology Governance and Risk Management Robotic surgical training 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 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Ipswich Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)