Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Gynae-Oncology

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking a full-time Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a focus on Gynae-Oncology. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centered services, support the development of innovative treatment pathways, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance skills in gynaecological oncology in a supportive environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of MRCOG or equivalent.
• CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient-centred Consultant-led gynae-oncology services.
• Support development of the gynae-oncology service.
• Contribute to innovative pathways within the gynaecology team.

Skills

Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK consultant

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

MBBS or Equivalent

Completed MRCOG or equivalent

CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

MSc, MD, PhD, MA or Masters in Education or related discipline

Job description

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Gynae-Oncology

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

This appointment is for a full‑time Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a specialist interest in Gynae‑Oncology, to complement our existing team. We have a busy Gynaecology service, offering the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The Gynae‑Oncology team includes a lead consultant, supporting consultant, two specialist nurses and dedicated MDT and patient pathway coordinators. The successful candidate will be expected to support the local team, and MDT, alongside our gynaecology radiologist, histopathology's and administrative team. Our team work collaboratively with the Southend Hospital site Gynae‑Oncology service, offering Laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic surgery, with a well‑established Complex Pelvic MDT, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to develop these skills and experience.

Main duties of the job

Provide high quality patient‑centred Consultant‑led gynae‑oncology services. Support development of the gynae‑oncology service.

Contribute to the development of innovative pathways and work with the MDT to manage the demands of the service with consideration of local and regional needs.

Support to gynae‑oncology ATSM trainees, junior doctors, nurses on the gynaecology ward with suspected gynaecological malignancy enquiries.

Contribute to the colposcopy service at Basildon University Hospital.

Build on the already‑established pathways between all sites within the MSE Trust, to optimise patient pathways and support further development of the network.

Share responsibility with the gynaecology team to provide consultant cover for the acute gynaecology service and provide additional support to resident doctors and nurses on the ward.

Undertake general duties associated with a post in obstetrics, including labour ward sessions, postnatal ward rounds, cover for the maternity day assessment and triage unit and elective Caesarean sections.

Share responsibility to provide consultant presence on the delivery suite for 76.5 hours across the week by providing labour ward sessions during the day and participating in the on‑call rota.

Work with the MDT to undertake a senior role in the general provision of Obstetric and Gynaecological Services at Basildon Hospital and MSE.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Completed MRCOG or equivalent.
• CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• MSc, MD, PhD, MA or Masters in Education or related discipline

Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist.

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (Pro rata for part time)