Consultant Gynae Oncologist

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Consultant Gynaecological-Oncologist . This post at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, based primarily in Southend Hospital, is a new position. The candidate will become part of the Specialist Gynaecological Oncology team with Mr K Razvi and Miss F Toneva and will be supported in developing surgical expertise and in joint operating where needed. It is envisaged that the post-holder will contribute to and build on the current strength and range of surgical expertise in the Gynaecological Oncology Cancer Centre. The post holder will be a key member in the development and expansion of Specialist Gynaecological Oncology services in the Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The service currently provides a full range of Gynae-oncology operating including Laparoscopic and Da Vinci Robotic surgery. The Gynaecological Oncology service at Southend Hospital is a key member of the well-established Complex Pelvic MDT and the candidate has the opportunity to develop skills in pelvic exenterative surgery and other radical surgery pertaining to Gynaecological Oncology.

To provide clinical input and leadership to the Gynaecological Oncology specialist MDT at Southend Hospital / Basildon Hospital To work as a key member of the Gynaecological Oncology Consultant team and the multi-disciplinary team at Basildon and Southend. To build on the already established pathways between both sites to optimise patient pathways and support further development of the Network. To support the established training programme in gynaecological oncology for ATSM trainees and other fellows in gynaecological oncology. To provide support to the colposcopy service at Southend University Hospital. To collaborate in clinical studies and publications. To take a leadership role in ensuring that the local NSSG (between Southend and Basildon Hospitals) is compliant to Peer Review. The appointee must have successfully completed sub-speciality training in Gynaecological Oncology. Any special interest in the field of gynaecological oncology would be welcomed. The further establishment of audit would be useful. The appointee will be responsible along with the current staff for providing a gynaecological oncology service the Mid & South Essex NHS Hospitals Group. The post-holder will be able to perform complex gynaecological oncology surgery at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will be supported by the gynaecological oncology team and 1 gynaecologist with special interest in the sub-specialty.