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Job overview

This post at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology based primarily in Southend Hospital, is a new position.  It is a  fixed term Consultant post with proposals in place to develop this into a permanent post. The candidate will become part of the Specialist Gynaecological Oncology team with Mr K Razvi and Miss F Toneva. The post holder is expected to help in the development of providing specialist Gynaecological oncology surgical service for Broomfield Hospital.

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 service currently provides a full range of Gynae-oncology operating including Laparoscopic and Da Vinci Robotic surgery. There is a well-established Complex Pelvic MDT and the candidate has the opportunity to develop skills in pelvic exenterative surgery which is routinely offered if needed.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
 
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.