Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - interest in Gynae-Oncology

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in King's Lynn is seeking an enthusiastic consultant to deliver high-quality obstetric and gynaecological care. Candidates should have experience in general obstetrics and a special interest in Gynae-Oncology. The role involves service improvement, emergency cover, and supervision of junior staff. This position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic candidates with experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Special interest in Gynae-Oncology is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to service improvement programmes.
• Provide emergency cover for Delivery Suite and gynaecology.
• Participate in on-call sessions to achieve consultant presence.
• Supervise, train, and assess junior medical staff.
• Manage inpatients and outpatients at various locations.

Skills

Experience in general obstetrics

Special interest in Gynae-Oncology

Job description

Overview

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 gynecology with 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.

What we offer

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing service improvement programmes, Maternity Culture Transformation, and elective restoration pathway by implementing evidence-based new ways of working when necessary.
• Provide dedicated emergency cover for Delivery Suite (labour ward) and emergency gynaecology during the daytime; participate in the on-call rota overnight and weekends (currently on a 1:10 rota with prospective cover, subject to change).
• Participate in on-call sessions on Labour Ward to achieve the 60 hours consultant presence recommended by RCOG.
• Deputise from time to time for absent colleagues as per policy.
• Participate in day-to-day supervision, training, and assessment of junior medical and other staff.
• Work in shared office space with appropriate secretarial support.
• Be involved in the management of inpatients and outpatients at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn, community antenatal hubs, and outpatients at the North Cambridgeshire Hospital, Wisbech.

Requirements / Qualifications

Enthusiastic candidates with experience in general obstetrics and gynae-oncology, with a special interest in Gynae-Oncology, are welcomed to apply.

About The Trust

We are building a new state-of-the-art hospital and are undertaking a major digital transformation, including a new electronic patient record (EPR) from 2026 to improve joined-up care. We serve around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. Our organisation is committed to kindness, wellness and fairness and to continuous quality improvement, as demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating of "Good".

Additional Information

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, with a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approximately 530 beds across 33 wards and modern education and training facilities alongside a talented team ready to welcome you.

How to apply / Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ms Saba Al-Juboori
Job title: Clinical Lead
Email address: [e-mail]