Locum Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology
Location
Fulwood, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeContract
Posted At5/4/2026
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Description
A Locum Consultant post has become available in the Gynaecology Oncology department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR). The role is for 6 months as a temporary replacement post to join the team of gynaecological oncologists. This maintains the team at 5 whole time equivalent gynaecological oncology surgeons as per recommendations from an RCOG and external workforce review. Part-time/less than full time applications will be considered. The post will be a gynaecology only post with a requirement to participate in the gynaecology on call rota. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. A passion for Oncology gynaecology services is essential.
Day time gynaecology commitments would include clinics, theatre lists and Gynaecology Hot Week. Additionally, emergency (out of hour) commitments are required to cover gynaecology on a 1 in 11 rota. The gynaecology on call commitment supports complex surgery.
A full time Consultant will work a minimum of 10 programmed activities (PA’s) per week and any Additional Programmed Activities (APA’s) as and where required will be agreed through the job planning process. On-call supplements are as per frequency of on-call work.
The contract may be supplemented or amended by local collective agreements reached with trade unions recognised by the Trust and the rules and resolutions of the Trust Board.
The successful applicant would provide a range of gynaecological services including out patients, emergency gynaecology and theatre.
LTHTR is a teaching hospital serving a local population of 450,000 across Greater Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.
In gynaecology we provide services in benign gynaecology, early pregnancy, endometriosis, urogynaecology, ambulatory, menopause, paediatric, endocrine disorders, vulval conditions and termination of pregnancy. We also provide tertiary gynaecological oncology services for Lancashire and South Cumbria with a specialist team of gynaecology oncologists. The trust also delivers regional services in neurosciences (neurosurgery and neurology), plastic surgery, renal medicine, vascular surgery, interventional radiology and hosts the regional trauma centre.
Preston is one of the four bases for Manchester university medical students. We provide academic support to over 300 medical students in their clinical years 3, 4 and 5.
We would like to provide the successful candidates with supp
Day time gynaecology commitments would include clinics, theatre lists and Gynaecology Hot Week. Additionally, emergency (out of hour) commitments are required to cover gynaecology on a 1 in 11 rota. The gynaecology on call commitment supports complex surgery.
A full time Consultant will work a minimum of 10 programmed activities (PA’s) per week and any Additional Programmed Activities (APA’s) as and where required will be agreed through the job planning process. On-call supplements are as per frequency of on-call work.
The contract may be supplemented or amended by local collective agreements reached with trade unions recognised by the Trust and the rules and resolutions of the Trust Board.
The successful applicant would provide a range of gynaecological services including out patients, emergency gynaecology and theatre.
LTHTR is a teaching hospital serving a local population of 450,000 across Greater Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.
In gynaecology we provide services in benign gynaecology, early pregnancy, endometriosis, urogynaecology, ambulatory, menopause, paediatric, endocrine disorders, vulval conditions and termination of pregnancy. We also provide tertiary gynaecological oncology services for Lancashire and South Cumbria with a specialist team of gynaecology oncologists. The trust also delivers regional services in neurosciences (neurosurgery and neurology), plastic surgery, renal medicine, vascular surgery, interventional radiology and hosts the regional trauma centre.
Preston is one of the four bases for Manchester university medical students. We provide academic support to over 300 medical students in their clinical years 3, 4 and 5.
We would like to provide the successful candidates with supp
ort and development opportunities for their career progression. This would depend on an individuals need and experience. Candidates new to a consultant position for example, will be offered a mentor and support for the transition, enabling both clinical and personal development.
This is an exciting time to join the team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals working closely in order to deliver outstanding care to the population of the surrounding area. You will be fully supported by a developing and friendly department and will be encouraged to take forward service and academic development.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ms Amy Fisher Job title: Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Email address: amy.fisher@lthtr.nhs.uk
Further information and meetings can be arranged via Karen Brett, Medical Secretary, karen.brett@lthtr.nhs.uk.
This is an exciting time to join the team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals working closely in order to deliver outstanding care to the population of the surrounding area. You will be fully supported by a developing and friendly department and will be encouraged to take forward service and academic development.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ms Amy Fisher Job title: Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Email address: amy.fisher@lthtr.nhs.uk
Further information and meetings can be arranged via Karen Brett, Medical Secretary, karen.brett@lthtr.nhs.uk.