University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a substantive Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist to join our friendly, supportive, and highly skilled team within our tertiary Gynaecological Oncology Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated clinician to play a key role in delivering outstanding specialist care to women across the region.
As a valued member of our department, you will join a team that is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, research, and education, while maintaining a strong focus on compassionate, patient-centred care. We are proud of our collaborative culture and are looking for a colleague who shares our commitment to improving outcomes and experiences for women with gynaecological cancers.
Our busy and comprehensive Gynaecological Oncology serviceprovides a wide range of advanced surgical and oncological treatments. We offer a well-established robotic surgery programme, undertake both primary and interval cytoreductive surgery, and are excited to further expand our service with the introduction of HIPEC in the near future.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will become an integral member of a dedicated and enthusiastic team, providing expert care for women requiring complex oncological and surgical management, while also contributing to the wider gynaecology on-call rota.
Overnight care is supported by a two-tier registrar system, with consultant support provided from home, ensuring excellent clinical leadership and maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Person Specification
Qualification and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCOG or equ
- CCT / CESR or equ in O&G
- Sub spec training in GO
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ESGO accredited training / fellowship
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Competent in major GO surgery
- Cytoreductive surgery
- Participation in on call service inc acute gynae care
- Cancer diagnostic pathway, treatment planning and follow up
Desirable
- Complex upper abdominal surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Exenterative / reconstructive surgery
- Experience in delivering HIPEC
- Colposcopy/rapid access/one-stop services
- Additional specialist interest relevant to the service
Governance, audit & research
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance, risk management and patient safety
- Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and critical appraisal
- Participation in research, audit or clinical trials
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Higher research degree
- Leadership of audit, research or quality-improvement projects
Leadership & management
Essential
- Ability to provide effective clinical leadership and make appropriate decisions
- Ability to contribute to service development and change
- Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
Desirable
- Previous formal leadership or management experience
Communication & team working
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills o Ability to communicate sensitively with patients and relatives o Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of MDT leadership
Professional & other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable professionalism, integrity and probity
- Commitment to GMC Good Medical Practice
- Ability to fulfil Trust mandatory training and occupational health requirements
- Ability to work across the UHD estate and participate in agreed job-plan/on-call arrangements
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
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