Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant) - Gynaecology Oncology[...]

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

Applications are invited for a full-time substantive post.

Applicants for this post are required to have CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT, at the time of interview) and entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology.

The postholder is expected to work in a Team of five full time Gynaecological Oncologists and a half academic, half clinical Gynaecological Oncologist, and will be supported by a multidisciplinary team. The Team has a strong portfolio in ultra-radical ovarian cancer surgery, pelvic exenterative surgery, minimal invasive surgery, vulval surgery and the post holder is expected to participate in this work. We run a successful robotic service and have established the HIPEC programme on the back of our successful ovarian cancer cytoreductive practice. Mentoring for junior consultants is widely available within the team.

Main duties of the job

The Cancer Centre is hosted by the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) where all inpatient activity is carried out. The outpatient clinics and the specialist MDT meetings are hosted by the Birmingham Treatment Centre at City Health Campus just a mile from MMUH.

The Cancer Centre Team is committed to continue to improve and develop the service to provide the best possible care for the women of Birmingham. The Team is research active and the postholder will have opportunity to participate in audits, clinical research and in representing the Centre in national and international forums.

The Pan-Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre has a strong subspecialty training programme and trains two SSTs. The team is supported by clinical research fellows, an FY2 trainee and an advanced surgical care practitioner.

The team provides 24/7 emergency cover for gynaecological oncology patients, which is separate from the general gynaecology and obstetrics rotas.

The post-holder will:

-Be part of the Pan-Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre Multidisciplinary Team.

– Will work as part of the Gynaecological Oncology Team at the MMUH.

-Will cover operating lists, outpatient clinics, will participate in the MDT meetings.

-Will cover an outreach clinic and a unit MDT from the referring hospitals.

-Will cover gynaecological oncology on call with regular obstetrics or general gynaecology component.

-Will have the opportunity to carry out clinical research and teaching.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population . ” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Birmingham became home to one of the first three gynaecological cancer centres in the United Kingdom in the 1970’s and as such has been instrumental in the development of gynaecological oncology as a profession.

Over the decades, our service has evolved and developed resulting in national and international recognition for the high-level care provided by the multidisciplinary team. In addition, our Centre has a strong research history having led the development of some key clinical trials, contributed to many national and international trials, and has a strong in-house academic programme in conjunction with the University of Birmingham. Birmingham also has an excellent reputation for training and education and is one of the most prestigious gynaecological oncology training centres in the United Kingdom.

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For further information please contact: Mr J Balega on 0121 507 4620 or

Person specification

Qualifications

• Entry on the Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• Higher Degree

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Clinical Experience

• Subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
• RCOG accredited training
• Experience in radical ovarian cancer debulking surgery

Management and Administrative Experience:

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
• Experience in risk management

Other

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
• Residence within a reasonable distance of SWBH Hospital
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites.

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

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