Locum Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Surgeon: Sponsorship Available

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post for a Locum Consultant gynaecological oncologist surgeon to join our gynae oncological team. To provide a robust and resilient service for women with gynaecological cancers, for patients presenting with ovarian, cervical, endometrial, vaginal and vulva tumours. If you are skilled, compassionate surgeon specialising in gynae oncology procedures we invite you join our dynamic team here at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

We are looking for a skilled experienced surgeon with a passion for radical ovarian cancer surgery.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of Surgeons, Oncologists, Histopathologists, Radiologists, specialised nurses, as part of the gynae oncology team at MTW. The appointee would work closely with the existing team to provide and further develop Radical Ovarian Cancer Surgery. The appointee will work closely with consultant colleagues, advanced nurse practitioners and cancer nurse specialists to deliver high quality outpatient services. There is a separate monthly colposcopy MDT and weekly gynae oncology MDT. The role will include weekly gynae oncology clinic and colposcopy clinic.

You will be part of the Surgical Specialties and Endoscopy Directorate which comprises of Breast, Urology, Gynae oncology, Vascular services, Upper GI, Lower GI and Endoscopy.

Please note the job plan is only a sample and it will need to be agreed at job planning meeting.

Main duties of the job

All clinical services provided by the Trust are managed on a cross-site basis. Clinics and surgery are predominantly undertaken at Maidstone Hospital.

This is a tertiary centre post that provides comprehensive management of Gynaecological cancers. The successful candidate must have completed gynae oncology sub speciality training to be appointed.

The Consultants offer a full repertoire of Gynae oncological procedures including:

oRobotic surgery

o Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

oOpen surgery.

o Risk reducing surgery

o Reconstructive surgery

o Sentinel node

o Radical Ovarian Cancer Resections

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) – proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview. Portfolio candidates must have their specialist registration prior to application.
  • BSCCP colposcopy accreditation

Desirable

  • Distinctions/scholarships prizes
  • Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MS, PhD, MD
  • Gynae oncological Fellowship
  • Experience in Radical ovarian cancer surgery

Research

Essential

  • An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature

Desirable

  • Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation.
  • Publication in peer reviewed journals.

Teaching

Essential

  • An interest in teaching and education

Desirable

  • Experience in the training or development of trainees in medicine.

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations
  • Able to get on with other members of the multi disciplinary team
  • Credibility and integrity
  • A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives

Desirable

  • Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
  • To have undertaken a postgraduate communication skills course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 17 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.