Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - interest in Gynae-Oncology

NHS; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in King's Lynn is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to enhance service delivery. The role includes emergency cover, supervision of junior staff, and contribution to service improvement. Candidates must possess a medical degree, GMC registration, and relevant specialist qualifications. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical training and experience in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Ability to take responsibility and offer expert clinical opinion in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency cover for the Delivery Suite and emergency gynaecology.
• Contribute to ongoing service improvement programs.

Education

Medical degree with Full GMC Registration and license to practice

MRCOG and appropriate specialist registration

Relevant CCT or CESR and be on specialist register

Colposcopy accreditation - BSCCP

Job description

Job summary

The post is based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital site with provision of out‑reach clinics. To ensure the continued delivery of high‑quality Obstetric and Gynaecological care to patients within the Trust and community, enthusiastic candidates with experience in general obstetrics and gynaevology with a special interest in Gynae‑Oncology are welcomed to join the existing team of consultants and complement the existing service provision in general gynaecology and obstetrics services.

A range of general and specialist obstetrics and gynaecological services are offered led by the consultants and supported by doctors, nurses and midwives. These include urogynaecology, gynae‑oncology, ambulatory (out‑patient) gynaecology, early pregnancy assessment, colposcopy, high‑risk obstetrics and intrapartum care.

Main duties of the job

The appointed consultant will contribute to the ongoing service improvement programmes, Maternity Culture Transformation and elective restoration pathway by implementing evidence‑based new ways of working when necessary.

The post holder will provide dedicated emergency cover for the Delivery Suite (labour ward) and emergency gynaecology separately during the day and will participate in the on‑call rota overnight and weekends on a 1:10 rota (subject to change). The post involves on‑call sessions on the Labour Ward to achieve the desired 60 hours consultant presence recommended by RCOG. The post‑holder is expected to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues as per the policy. The appointee will be required to supervise, train and assess junior medical and other staff on a day‑to‑day basis. Shared office space and secretarial support will be provided.

The appointee will manage inpatients and outpatients at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, community antenatal hubs and the North Cambridgeshire Hospital, Wisbech.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to build a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper‑based patient records from 2026 and will improve, safer, joined‑up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community‑based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approximately 530 beds across 33 wards and newly built education and training facilities, and a range of modern award‑winning centres alongside a talented team ready to give you a warm welcome.

We love working here and think you will too.

Details

Date posted 15 September 2025

Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant

Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full‑time

Reference number 426-788-25TAM‑C

Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 4ET

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree with Full GMC Registration and license to practice
• MRCOG and appropriate specialist registration
• Relevant CCT or CESR and be on specialist register (confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) within 6 months of CCT
• ATSM (SITM) Labour ward/equivalent experience
• ATSM (SITM) in Gynaeoncology /equivalent experience
• Colposcopy accreditation - BSCCP

Desirable

• MD, PhD or evidence of equivalent training and experience
• Intermediate level of gynaecological scanning / Hysteroscopy / benign laparoscopic gynae surgery / equivalent experience

Entry criteria

Essential

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council
• Clinical training and experience in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology to that required for a UK CCST
• Ability to take responsibility and offer expert clinical opinion in a range of emergency problems within the specialty

Desirable

• Registration of RCOG CPD programme

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).

Employer details

Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 4ET

Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk