We are seeking to appoint two locum Consultants in Gynaecological Oncology covers all three sites.
The successful applicants will join the current Gynaecological Oncology team led by Mr Malcolm Padwick. New post holders will have mentorship support provided within the division, to ensure they are supported in assimilating to their new role.
The Gynaecological Oncology service is part of the Women’s and Children’s Division, which also includes Paediatrics and Maternity. The positions will provide specialist Gynaecological Oncology surgical care and Rapid Access Diagnostic support at Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, with outreach clinics to our units in Luton and Stevenage.
Watford General Hospital is a tertiary Gynaecological Cancer Centre supported by three Gynaecological Oncology consultants. Our workload is close to 400 new cancer cases treated every year. Within the department there is extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. The appointees will be expected to further support the development of robotics within the department and to help with the increased workload of advanced ovarian cancer cases. He/she will also have completed Specialist Training and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC or have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) date in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and completed subspecialist training in Gynaecological Oncology within six months of the date of interview.

Clinical Care

• Deliver high-quality patient care in gynaecological oncology.
• Maintain GMC specialist registration and required competencies.
• Involve patients in care decisions and respond to their views.

Research, Teaching & Training

• Collaborate on research, adhering to governance requirements.

professionals.

• Act as an educational supervisor and appraiser.

Performance & Governance

• Drive clinical efficiency, quality outcomes, financial, and operational performance.
• Review clinical outcomes using benchmarking data and advise on variances.
• Participate in audits, incident reporting, and NICE compliance.
• Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Promote infection control and patient safety.

Strategy & Leadership

• Contribute to business planning and objective setting.
• Represent the Trust in clinical networks and external meetings.
• Exhibit strong leadership and teamwork, chairing specialty meetings.
• Manage conflicts and ensure compliance with departmental policies.

Research & Teaching

• Develop and support research initiatives within the Directorate.
• Provide clinical and educational supervision for trainees.
• Contribute to curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Administrative Duties

• Support the Gynaecological Oncology lead in clinical, administrative, and risk management tasks.
• Oversee guideline review and revision in areas of special interest.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
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The Trust maintains a robust clinical governance programme, incorporating both multidisciplinary and specialty meetings. A strong emphasis is placed on clinical audit, encouraging all departments, including junior medical staff, to undertake regular audit projects. The post holder is expected to actively engage in departmental and divisional audits. In terms of continued professional development, the appointee is expected to participate in ongoing medical education, with study leave provided for this purpose. They may apply to the Trust Study Leave Committee for financial support. Additionally, the post holder must fully participate in the Trust’s annual consultant appraisal and revalidation scheme while also undertaking clinical and educational supervision for junior staff, including overseeing their appraisals. Regarding on-call commitment, the Gynaecological Oncology team operates on a 1:4 rota to provide support for post-operative patients and oncology inpatients, with assistance from a dedicated fellow. The Trust recently achieved Teaching Hospital status, highlighting its significant role in educating doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Its postgraduate medical education facilities are well-developed across all sites, with the main centre located in Watford, offering a Simulation Suite, lecture theatres, meeting rooms, and study spaces. The Trust also actively promotes Research & Development, with a dedicated Directorate of R&D, further details of which can be found on the Trust’s website. Additionally, strong links exist with various hospital departments, particularly within Medicine and the Emergency Department, as well as Radiology and Pathology, ensuring comprehensive support and collaboration

• Support the Gynaecological Oncology lead in clinical, administrative, and risk management tasks.
• Oversee guideline review and revision in areas of special interest