Job Description

This post offers the successful applicants the opportunity to practise Gynaecological-Oncology at MFT. The initial job plan consists of 10PAs. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team and develop our service. Previous experience at consultant level is not essential. Great care has been taken to ensure that there is appropriate access to professional development opportunities.



The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the Gynaecological Oncology service with a particular interest in vulval disease.



The healthcare landscape in Manchester is evolving and the SMH MCS is one of the biggest providers of gynaecological care in the UK. The successful applicant will participate in the Gynaecology out of hours rota. The frequency of this is 1 in 7 at ORC site Category A, with on call band-5% as well as delivering elective outpatient and inpatient care. The successful applicant will work across the sites of the SMH MCS.



To support and complement the Gynaecological-Oncology services provided by MFT



To take a leading role in improving the quality of services in MFT.



To take clinical responsibility for a defined cohort of women under their care, both when outpatients and inpatients, and provide cover for women under the care of other consultant colleagues as required.



To deliver outpatient clinics as agreed on the job plan.



To deliver operative treatment in theatre lists.



To participate in the consultant rota patterns for the daytime and out of hours working, as outlined in the job plan.



To undertake the necessary administrative work relating to the post.



To be responsible for the supervision and training of junior staff and undergraduate students in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and to actively participate in clinical teaching and training of the wider multidisciplinary team.



To take an active role in Clinical Governance, and lead and participate in audit projects relevant to clinical care.



To promote research and academic activity within the department.



To attend Trust and Departmental induction and complete all mandatory training.



At present posts are based at Oxford Road and Wythenshawe Hospitals sites. As the SMH MCS service evolves, working may be required at other sites within the Trust and successful candidate must be willing to be flexible in this regard.



MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of 3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.



Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.



We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.



We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.



At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the ' Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.



Diversity Matters



MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk .



We're looking forward to hearing from you!