Consultant Gynaecologist - Special Interest in Gynaecological Oncology

Job summaryThe Gynaecological Oncology Department is looking for a full-time Consultant in Gynaecology with an interest in Gynaecological Oncology. The post holder will be expected to provide specialist Gynaecological Oncology unit services at Guy's and St Thomas' sites. Experience and a demonstrated ability of diagnosing Gynaecological Malignancy, performing out-patient ambulatory management of women with abnormal vaginal bleeding, diagnostic and therapeutic colposcopy, diagnostic surgery to identify gynaecological malignancy. Experience of research, audit and working within a well-established Gynaecological Oncology multidisciplinary team will be a requirement for the post. The postholder should be an accredited Colposcopist with the BSCCP and completed RCOG SITM/ATSM and/or subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology. The applicant will be required to have ultrasound scanning skills..This is an excellent opportunity to join a first class team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment. Main duties of the jobThis job is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average to be carried out on Guy's & St Thomas' sites and includes on-call commitments and Saturday work.This post will provide the appointee with extensive experience in the Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) service.Please read Job Description for full scope of the role, but main duties include:Rapid Access ClinicsColposcopy ClinicsUltrasound ClinicsDiagnostic TheatresWard RoundMulti Disciplinary Team meetingsClinical Review for patients (including triage and reviewing results)On call 1:8 midweek nights and weekends.About usThe team provides tertiary gynaecological oncology surgery for South East London (catchment area 2.1 million), unit level diagnosis and management of women with gynaecological malignancy and diagnostic and therapeutic colposcopy for women living in Lambeth and Southwark. The team are due to move from women's services to the surgical oncology directorate. The outpatient diagnostic two week wait Rapid Access clinics and Colposcopy clinics are co-located with the benign gynaecology outpatient clinics. The cancer team has many areas of special interest including minimally invasive and fertility sparing surgery, ultra-radical ovarian cancer surgery, sentinel node surgery, the use of ultrasound to diagnose malignant ovarian masses, inherited genetic risk and specialist vulval disease clinics. The two week wait clinics operate a one stop model with same day ultrasound, and ambulatory hysteroscopy - diagnostic and therapeutic, vulval, vaginal and cervical biopsies.DetailsDate posted06 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year 113,565 to 150,569 per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number196-CON1153Job locationsGuy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation TrustGreat Maze PondLondonSE1 9RTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe proposed job plan is included below. Please note this is subject to change and will be confirmed ahead of the start date.MONTUEWEDTHUFRISatAMColposcopy MDM(1:2)ORColposcopyClinic (1:2)Ward RoundRACRACAll day theatre list(1:2)Clinical ReviewClinical ReviewPMSPASPARACUltrasound Scan Clinic (1:2) / RACOTHER1:8 Gynae OncologyOn Call for mid week and weekends (midweek day TBC) Job description Job responsibilitiesThe proposed job plan is included below. Please note this is subject to change and will be confirmed ahead of the start date.MONTUEWEDTHUFRISatAMColposcopy MDM(1:2)ORColposcopyClinic (1:2)Ward RoundRACRACAll day theatre list(1:2)Clinical ReviewClinical ReviewPMSPASPARACUltrasound Scan Clinic (1:2) / RACOTHER1:8 Gynae OncologyOn Call for mid week and weekends (midweek day TBC)Person Specification Clinical Experience EssentialClinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology with CCT (Specialist Registration) in the UKBSCCP Accreditation ColposcopyATSM/SITM Gynaecological OncologyExperience in Outpatient Diagnostic and Operative HysteroscopyExperience in Managing patients referred for cancer diagnosticsObstetrics & Gynaecology experience in the United Kingdom (NHS)Ultrasound Training in GynaecologyDesirableExperience in Laparoscopic Surgery in GynaecologyExperience in Complex Benign Gynaecological SurgerySubspecialty training in Gynaecological OncologyExperience in working in Multidisciplinary Teams Professional Criteria EssentialFull UK GMC registration and a Licence to PractiseEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)MRCOGDesirableOther relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. MD, PhD, MS, MSc. In Gynaecology Clinical Skills EssentialA commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practiceA team approach to care and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles.Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical, patients and their carers/relatives.Ability to manage Gynaecological EmergenciesAbility to perform outpatient ambulatory diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopyExperienced in triaging patients on cancer pathwayExperience in Ultrasound for diagnosing gynaecological cancerDesirableExperience in Managing Cancer Pathways Audit, Management & IT EssentialUnderstanding of principles of audit and its use to drive service improvementExperience of service innovation and/or developmentExperience in introducing clinical pathways and/or clinical guidelinesDesirableExperience of managing clinical governance targets e.g. CNSTExperience of achieving quality targets e.g. CQIN, KC65 Research, Teaching skill & experience EssentialExperience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staffResearch experience, with documentation of publications Experience of contributing to clinical trialsDesirableSuccessful completion of recognised educational supervision training within last 3 years Leadership / Management skills EssentialCommunication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.Ability to work as part of a teamStaff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staffFinance; Knowledge of finance and budgetsLeadership ExperienceDesirableInnovation: Demonstrable experience in service innovation Person Specification Clinical Experience EssentialClinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology with CCT (Specialist Registration) in the UKBSCCP Accreditation ColposcopyATSM/SITM Gynaecological OncologyExperience in Outpatient Diagnostic and Operative HysteroscopyExperience in Managing patients referred for cancer diagnosticsObstetrics & Gynaecology experience in the United Kingdom (NHS)Ultrasound Training in GynaecologyDesirableExperience in Laparoscopic Surgery in GynaecologyExperience in Complex Benign Gynaecological SurgerySubspecialty training in Gynaecological OncologyExperience in working in Multidisciplinary Teams Professional Criteria EssentialFull UK GMC registration and a Licence to PractiseEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)MRCOGDesirableOther relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. MD, PhD, MS, MSc. In Gynaecology Clinical Skills EssentialA commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practiceA team approach to care and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles.Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical, patients and their carers/relatives.Ability to manage Gynaecological EmergenciesAbility to perform outpatient ambulatory diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopyExperienced in triaging patients on cancer pathwayExperience in Ultrasound for diagnosing gynaecological cancerDesirableExperience in Managing Cancer Pathways Audit, Management & IT EssentialUnderstanding of principles of audit and its use to drive service improvementExperience of service innovation and/or developmentExperience in introducing clinical pathways and/or clinical guidelinesDesirableExperience of managing clinical governance targets e.g. CNSTExperience of achieving quality targets e.g. CQIN, KC65 Research, Teaching skill & experience EssentialExperience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staffResearch experience, with documentation of publications Experience of contributing to clinical trialsDesirableSuccessful completion of recognised educational supervision training within last 3 years Leadership / Management skills EssentialCommunication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.Ability to work as part of a teamStaff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staffFinance; Knowledge of finance and budgetsLeadership ExperienceDesirableInnovation: Demonstrable experience in service innovationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressGuy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation TrustGreat Maze PondLondonSE1 9RTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressGuy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation TrustGreat Maze PondLondonSE1 9RTUnited KingdomEmployer's website