Locum Consultant in Obs and Gynae
Change Management
Swindon SN3 6BB, UK
posted 13 hours ago
Job description
Job summaryThis is a 10PA locum appointment for a consultant medical oncologist with special interests in gynaecological and breast cancers. This post will be available from September for a period of 12 months while plans for recruitment to a substantive post are worked through.This post will deliver approximately 8 PAs supporting the Gynaecology team working alongside Dr David Jackson and Dr Alison Young; the Breast team working alongside David Jackson, Professor Chris Twelves, Professor Galina Velikova, Dr Emma Thomas, Dr Andrew Viggars, Dr Kallol Bhadra, Dr Richard Heywood, and Dr Hira Yousuf; and Speciality Doctors Dr Indu Chaudhuri and Dr Keren OConnor. The remaining PAs will cover SPA and on-call activities. There will be opportunities to contribute to MDT and departmental meetings. The post-holder will support a 1:14 on-call rota.The post will be based at St James' University Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This is a 12-month medical oncology locum consultant post with a special interest in gynaecological & breast cancers, delivering systemic anti-cancer therapies. The post will support established and experienced medical oncology, gynaecology & breast cancer teams and will be based at the Leeds Cancer Centre, St Jamess University Hospital.There will be opportunities to contribute to the MDT and departmental meetings, as well as teaching and service developments. This is an exciting time to join our gynaecology & breast cancer services, as we are currently looking at pathway redesign alongside developing the service and the wider team.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Elaine Dunwoodie Position: Consultant Medical Oncologist Email: [email protected] Phone number: 01132067630 Shortlisting Date: 14.08.26 Interview Date: 01.09.26
The successful applicant should hold accreditation in medical oncology in the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent and should be on the specialist register or within six months of being admitted to the register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the deputy medical director and clinical director.
Applicants should have established skills in medical oncology. Excellent communication and teamwork skills and a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full- or part-time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Alison Young, Clinical Director
Consultant in Medical Oncology
Tel: 0113 2068556
Dr Elaine Dunwoodie, Lead Clinician
Consultant in Medical oncology
Tel: 0113 2067630
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 01.09.26
Why you should join our Team
Leeds Cancer Centre is one of the most prestigious oncology departments in the UK, providing an ideal infrastructure for high-quality multidisciplinary cancer services and ensuring the best outcomes for the catchment population of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Cancer Network.
What you will bring to the role
Delivery of Gynaecology & Breast cancer out-patient clinics
Attendance at MDT meetings
Participate in Gynaecology ward rounds and the on-call rota
Prescription of systemic and hormone therapy for patients receiving treatment for Gynaecological & Breast cancers
Discussion with patients and their relatives
Attendance at service and departmental meetings
Work closely with clinical colleagues and support the wider Gynaecology & Breast cancer teams with clinical activity
Provide mutual cross-cover for colleagues where necessary
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are....
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Elaine Dunwoodie Position: Consultant Medical Oncologist Email: [email protected] Phone number: 01132067630 Shortlisting Date: 14.08.26 Interview Date: 01.09.26
The successful applicant should hold accreditation in medical oncology in the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent and should be on the specialist register or within six months of being admitted to the register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the deputy medical director and clinical director.
Applicants should have established skills in medical oncology. Excellent communication and teamwork skills and a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full- or part-time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Alison Young, Clinical Director
Consultant in Medical Oncology
Tel: 0113 2068556
Dr Elaine Dunwoodie, Lead Clinician
Consultant in Medical oncology
Tel: 0113 2067630
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 01.09.26
Why you should join our Team
Leeds Cancer Centre is one of the most prestigious oncology departments in the UK, providing an ideal infrastructure for high-quality multidisciplinary cancer services and ensuring the best outcomes for the catchment population of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Cancer Network.
What you will bring to the role
Delivery of Gynaecology & Breast cancer out-patient clinics
Attendance at MDT meetings
Participate in Gynaecology ward rounds and the on-call rota
Prescription of systemic and hormone therapy for patients receiving treatment for Gynaecological & Breast cancers
Discussion with patients and their relatives
Attendance at service and departmental meetings
Work closely with clinical colleagues and support the wider Gynaecology & Breast cancer teams with clinical activity
Provide mutual cross-cover for colleagues where necessary
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are....
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St James's University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
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- Job type
- Full-Time
- Industry
- Other
- Job Sector
- Management
- Job Position
- Change Management
- City/Town
- Leeds
- Postal Code
- LS9 7TF
- Address
- St Jame's Ct, Beckett St, Harehills, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK
- Location
- Leeds
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- Closing date
- Reference Number
- 6576929648323491040_crt:1787124123934
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