Locum Consultant Gynaecology Oncologist – Joint Role (RBH & OUH)

Locum Consultant Gynaecology Oncologist – Joint Role (RBH & OUH)

Contract: 12 monthsLocation: RBH & OUHHours: 10 PAs (6PAs RBH / 4PAs OUH)On-call: 1 in 7 (non-resident Gynaecology RBH)

This is a 12-month locum Consultant Gynaecological Oncology post jointly hosted by RBH and OUH. The role is designed to strengthen collaboration between the cancer unit and the tertiary centre, ensuring seamless patient care across the 62-day cancer pathway. The postholder will work across both sites, contributing to outpatient clinics with a huge focus on surgical lists, MDTs and service development. The role is ideal for a dynamic and motivated consultant with a subspecialty interest in Gynaecological oncology and a passion for improving cancer outcomes.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and deliver high-quality care for patients on the 62-day cancer pathway, ensuring timely diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical intervention.
• Participate in weekly clinics sessions at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
• Attend and contribute to the Gynaecological Cancer MDT, supporting decision-making and coordination of care across both sites.
• Undertake elective surgical procedures, including complex oncology cases, with opportunities for joint operating and skill development.
• Provide clinical leadership in service improvement initiatives focused on cancer pathway efficiency and surgical outcomes.
• Participate in the non-resident on-call rota at RBH (1 in 7) and contribute to acute gynaecology cover as required.

About us

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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD for full detail. In summary

The postholder will be responsible for delivering direct clinical care across both Royal Berkshire and Oxford sites, with a split of 6 PAs at RBH and 4 PAs at OUH. Responsibilities include:

• Surgical lists: Elective theatre sessions with a focus on oncology procedures.
• Weekly Outpatient clinics to support the Cancer Patwhay
• MDT participation: Weekly cancer MDT meetings to support collaborative decision-making.
• SPA activities: Audit, clinical governance, teaching, and revalidation.
• Leadership: Support service transformation, particularly around cancer pathway optimisation and surgical quality improvement.
• Education: Contribute to training of junior doctors and medical students, with opportunities for mentorship and supervision.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the Trusts CARE values and demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, safety, and continuous improvement.

Education and Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality)
• Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the United Kingdom or equivalent
• Colposcopy Accredited
• Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Fully trained in gynaecology
• Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
• ATSMs in benign gynaecology hysteroscopy or medical education
• Experience in Oncology
• Experience/Evidence in working in Cancer tertiary centre

Audit Management & IT

• Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
• Undertake audits and present data as required
• Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
• Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

• Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
• Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
• Contributes to improving patients experience
• See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Personal Qualities

• Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
• Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role

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.