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Job Details
Company: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Language: English
Application Deadline: 16 November 2025
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology to join our dynamic and ambitious team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This position offers an attractive recruitment and retention package of up to £15,000 for successful candidates. The role involves providing exceptional gynaecological oncology services to a population of 1.4 million across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire.
Service Description
The Gynaecological Oncology service is a secondary and tertiary cancer service operating from two district general hospitals. The team is primarily based at Cheltenham General Hospital, with outpatient clinics also held at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester Royal Hospital, and Hereford County Hospital. You will work alongside three subspecialty accredited Gynaecological Oncologists and one Consultant Gynaecologist who serves as the Cancer and Colposcopy Lead.
Working Environment
You will join a supportive team of four highly experienced Consultants with dedicated support staff, ensuring a collaborative and supportive working environment. The position offers opportunities to travel and run an independent practice, allowing you to enhance your skills and expertise. Our location alongside urology and colorectal services provides seamless access to elective care facilities.
Clinical Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to share responsibility for delivering high-quality care in all clinical settings, including theatres, outpatient clinics, and wards. You will work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and support the clinical decision-making of resident medical and nursing staff. The role includes providing on-call support out of hours, attending the department as per agreed protocols.
Professional Development
You will participate in the training of a subspecialty trainee in Gynaecological Oncology and contribute to undergraduate teaching programmes from both the University of Bristol and the newly established Three Counties Medical School. Additionally, you will assist with developing postgraduate training for doctors in training and contribute to multidisciplinary skills training.
Management and Leadership
The position requires you to provide medical information for developing systems appropriate for Trust needs and participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings within the agreed strategy framework. You will attend departmental, divisional, and Trust meetings as necessary, as well as regional and national meetings when required.
About the Trust
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475 in Gloucestershire. Our workforce of nearly 8,000 dedicated staff is recognised for providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high-quality emergency, elective, and specialist care across various clinical areas.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential: Clinical training and experience in Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT; recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems; ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; ability to lead emergency Gynaecology services in and out of hours.
Desirable: Experience in change management and innovation; experience in robotic surgery; experience in vulval disease including multidisciplinary working.
Research and Publications
Essential: Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
Desirable: Publications in peer-reviewed journals; MD or equivalent qualification.
Information Technology
Essential: IT skills including word processing, Excel database management, and literature searching.
Leadership and Management
Essential: Experience in interpreting national guidance and translating it into local practice; evidence of participation in Audit, Clinical Governance, and Quality Improvement projects.
Quality Management
Essential: Ability to manage risk; ability to manage change; ability to deal with complaints; commitment to CPD/CME; ability to participate in and respond to appraisal.
Teaching
Essential: Training in teaching skills; experience facilitating multi-professional simulation training; ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
Desirable: Involvement in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
Personal Skills
Essential: Caring attitude to patients; honesty and reliability; flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances; ability to work under stress; written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in multi-professional teams; initiative and enthusiasm; enquiring, critical approach to work.
Motivation and Attitude
Essential: Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships; enthusiasm for teaching and training; ability to provide a role model for junior staff; ability to work independently and balance individual requirements against directorate needs; evidence of self-motivation; willingness to attend outlying hospitals; ability to fulfil all duties including on-call commitments.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
International applicants should:
- Verify eligibility for UK work permits with the employer
- Prepare required documentation including qualifications and certifications
- Ensure all criminal record certificates are available if required
- Contact Mr Jaydip Raut with any questions about the application process
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Mr Jaydip Raut (Specialty Director Gynaecology)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03004224331
For more information about the recruitment and retention package, please contact Medical Staffing on 0300 422 2935. Terms and conditions apply.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information on UK registration requirements, please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Website
For more information about Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, please visit our website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/
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