Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic individual who will play a pivotal role in shaping the Gynaecology Cancer Unit.  The individual will provide their clinical expertise in our two-week referral ambulatory pathways (through colposcopy, scanning and outpatient hysteroscopy). They will also need to have a strong surgical background specifically in advanced laparoscopic and open procedures specifically concerning oncology patients. We are also looking at them providing leadership in running the MDT and taking ownership of the gynaecology oncology patients either outpatient or inpatient.
Although the post is gynaecology based but are expected to provide assistance with our high-risk Placenta Accreta Service (PAS) when needed and on call. If labour ward sessions are wanted this can be discussed further

Main duties of the job

The consultant should contribute to the smooth running of the clinical services in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology. They should ensure that good working relationships are maintained between all staff within these areas.  They should coordinate and maintain continuous clinical and quality audit within the department, investigate patient complaints quickly and address issues that arise as a result of this process. They should ensure accurate and clear records are kept and comply with the Data Protection Act and should be an active member of the risk management team. They should facilitate departmental meetings and meetings related to the ongoing review and evaluation of the clinical service.  They are expected to establish, maintain and update the clinical service policies and protocols, and ensure that any changes are evidence based and made after consultation with the members of the department. He/she is expected to liaise with GPs in the region and generally raise the profile of the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The clinical work will be to provide the service indicated in the timetable overleaf.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). 

 After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.