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The Gynaecology Oncology Centre in Glasgow Royal Infirmary is responsible for the management of 860 new gynaecological cancers each year making it one of the largest UK gynaecological cancer centres. Robotic Surgery is to be introduced to the department in early 2021. We are looking for an enthusiastic new colleague with experience in Robotic surgery to help lead on this work stream. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to all other facets of the surgical team. The department is the tertiary referral centre for the West of Scotland with a catchment population of 2.5 million. Advanced ovarian cancer surgery is undertaken with our colorectal surgical team available where required. A large number of cervical and endometrial cancers are managed annually. Vulval cancer services work closely with plastic surgery delivering excellent perineal reconstruction. Exenterations for recurrent gynaecological cancers are also undertaken, working closely with colleagues with experience from international large volume cancer and exenteration centres.
The wider Oncology service links into the Beatson Oncology centre where the clinical and medical oncology teams are based. All teams actively recruit to a wide range of clinical trials with close links to the Beatson research units. For an interested applicant there would-be wide-ranging opportunities for research. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic surgeon with skills to complement the department and help progress our development plans.
Applications are welcomed for a full time (40 hours per week, 10 PA) substantive consultant subspecialist gynaecologist in gynaecology oncology. The candidate will have completed the RCOG subspecialist training programme or its equivalent at the point of commencement. Clinical and supporting professional activity is reviewed annually. A minimum SPA is allocated initially and reviewed within 6 months of appointment and aligned to the individual’s roles with the service. Candidates will have contribution to the general gynaecology on call rota (frequency approx 1:9).