Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - interest in Gynae-Oncology

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS Foundation Trust in King's Lynn is seeking a Gynaecologist to deliver high-quality obstetric and gynaecological care. You will participate in emergency cover and continue improving services while mentoring junior staff. Enthusiastic candidates with experience in general obstetrics and those interested in Gynae-Oncology are welcome. Join a supportive community with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and apprenticeships

Supportive community environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic candidates with experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology are sought.
• Gynaecologist with a special interest in Gynae-Oncology is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing service improvement programmes.
• Provide dedicated emergency cover for Delivery Suite and emergency gynaecology.
• Participate in on-call sessions on the Labour Ward.
• Deputise for absent colleagues as required.
• Supervise, train, and assess junior medical staff.

Skills

Experience in general obstetrics

Special interest in Gynae-Oncology

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital site with provision of out-reach clinics. The appointee will help 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 a gynaecologist with a special interest in gynae-oncology are welcomed to join the existing team of consultants and complement the service in general gynaecology and obstetrics.

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 where necessary.
• Provide dedicated emergency cover for Delivery Suite (labour ward) and emergency gynaecology during the daytime; participate in the on-call rota overnight and at weekends (currently 1:10, subject to change).
• Participate in on-call sessions on the Labour Ward to help achieve the 60 hours of consultant presence recommended by the RCOG.
• Deputise for absent colleagues as per policy when required.
• Participate in day-to-day supervision, training, and assessment of junior medical and other staff.
• Work with shared office space and receive secretarial support as part of the team.
• Be involved in the management of inpatients and outpatients at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn, and community antenatal hubs and outpatients at North Cambridgeshire Hospital, Wisbech.

Qualifications and experience

• Enthusiastic candidates with experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Gynaecologist with a special interest in Gynae-Oncology is welcomed to complement existing services.

Additional information

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We are building a new state-of-the-art hospital and undertaking significant digital transformation, including a new electronic patient record (EPR) replacing paper records from 2026 to enable better, safer, joined-up care.

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, with a focus on continuous quality improvement. Our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rated our services as ‘Good’. We offer recognised learning and apprenticeships and value our 4,000 staff and volunteers within a supportive community environment.

Role duration and closing

This advert closes on Thursday 16 Oct 2025.