Locum Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Surgeon
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478
Contract
Locum
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
17 days left
Job description
Applications are invited for the post for a Locum Consultant gynaecological oncologist surgeon to join our gynae oncological team. To provide a robust...
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
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
As part of your induction, you will be required to attend face-to-face training sessions and/or complete e-learning modules relevant to your role. If you have previously worked for another NHS organisation before joining Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), we can transfer eligible mandatory training records where appropriate, helping to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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