Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Gynae Oncologist to join a team of 30 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of surgical Gynaecological Oncology cover including, diagnostics and major surgical procedures including robotic surgery for patients on a cancer pathway working in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. This post is an interim post with the potential of becoming a substantive post.
This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites. The post holder will have a total of 10.197PAs per week. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call weekday and weekend rota.
The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team-based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Gynae Oncologist to join a team of 30 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of surgical Gynaecological Oncology cover including, diagnostics and major surgical procedures including robotic surgery for patients on a cancer pathway working in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. This post is an interim post with the potential of becoming a substantive post.
This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites. The post holder will have a total of 10.197PAs per week. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call weekday and weekend rota.
The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team-based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-7370369
Job locations
Maternity Centre
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Gynae Oncologist to join a team of 30 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of surgical Gynaecological Oncology cover including, diagnostics and major surgical procedures including robotic surgery for patients on a cancer pathway working in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. This post is an interim post with the potential of becoming a substantive post.
This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites. The post holder will have a total of 10.197PAs per week. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call weekday and weekend rota.
The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team-based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites. Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Gynae Oncologist to join a team of 30 Consultants that provide care within the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The post-holder will be required to provide the full range of surgical Gynaecological Oncology cover including, diagnostics and major surgical procedures including robotic surgery for patients on a cancer pathway working in collaboration with existing consultants and within the multi-disciplinary team. This post is an interim post with the potential of becoming a substantive post.
This post is based at University Hospital of North Midlands. Clinical Duties will be across both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites. The post holder will have a total of 10.197PAs per week. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call weekday and weekend rota.
The post holder will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and will work within a team-based structure to support care across both hospital sites. He / She will be a member of the relevant divisional, trust and regional committees. He / She will also be expected to participate in the immediate management functions and strategic planning of the Division and Trusts on both sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
• Completed RCOG Subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology or equivalent
• CCST or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS)

Clinical Experience & Training
Essential

• Proficiency in all aspects of laparoscopic surgery relevant to gynaecological oncology. Should be able to perform laparoscopic Wertheim's operation
• Proficiency in performing robotic procedures, including simple and radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy.
• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC

Desirable

• Experience in radical and supra-radical surgery for ovarian cancer, including upper abdominal peritoneal stripping.
• Experience in sentinel node sampling in vulval and cervical cancer

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
• Attendance at MDT meetings

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential

• Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing research

Personal Attributes and Circumstances
Essential

• Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
• Completed RCOG Subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology or equivalent
• CCST or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD, FRCS)

Clinical Experience & Training
Essential

• Proficiency in all aspects of laparoscopic surgery relevant to gynaecological oncology. Should be able to perform laparoscopic Wertheim's operation
• Proficiency in performing robotic procedures, including simple and radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy.
• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC

Desirable

• Experience in radical and supra-radical surgery for ovarian cancer, including upper abdominal peritoneal stripping.
• Experience in sentinel node sampling in vulval and cervical cancer

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
• Attendance at MDT meetings

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential

• Experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing research

Personal Attributes and Circumstances
Essential

• Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post

Skills Required