Consultant Gynaecologist – Special Interest in Gynaecological Oncology: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

The 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 job

This 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 Clinics

Colposcopy Clinics

Ultrasound Clinics

Diagnostic Theatres

Ward Round

Multi Disciplinary Team meetings

Clinical Review for patients (including triage and reviewing results)

On call 1:8 midweek nights and weekends.

Person Specification

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology with CCT (Specialist Registration) in the UK
• BSCCP Accreditation Colposcopy
• ATSM/SITM Gynaecological Oncology
• Experience in Outpatient Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy
• Experience in Managing patients referred for cancer diagnostics
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience in the United Kingdom (NHS)
• Ultrasound Training in Gynaecology

Desirable

• Experience in Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynaecology
• Experience in Complex Benign Gynaecological Surgery
• Subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology
• Experience in working in Multidisciplinary Teams

Professional Criteria

Essential

• Full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
• MRCOG

Desirable

• Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. MD, PhD, MS, MSc. In Gynaecology

Clinical Skills

Essential

• A commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice
• A 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 Emergencies
• Ability to perform outpatient ambulatory diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy
• Experienced in triaging patients on cancer pathway
• Experience in Ultrasound for diagnosing gynaecological cancer

Desirable

• Experience in Managing Cancer Pathways

Audit, Management & IT

Essential

• Understanding of principles of audit and its use to drive service improvement
• Experience of service innovation and/or development
• Experience in introducing clinical pathways and/or clinical guidelines

Desirable

• Experience of managing clinical governance targets e.g. CNST
• Experience of achieving quality targets e.g. CQIN, KC65

Research, Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
• Research experience, with documentation of publications Experience of contributing to clinical trials

Desirable

• Successful completion of recognised educational supervision training within last 3 years

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

• Communication; 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 team
• Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff
• Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets
• Leadership Experience

Desirable

• Innovation: Demonstrable experience in service innovation

Closing Date: 26 August 2026