Locum Consultant Gynaecologist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks a full-time Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. The role involves managing patient pathways and working closely with a multidisciplinary team at Basildon Hospital. Ideal candidates will contribute to improving health services and develop innovative healthcare practices. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment. The position closes on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of innovative pathways with the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage the demands of the busy service in collaboration with local and regional needs.
• Undertake a senior role in the provision of Obstetric and Gynaecological Services.

Job description

Overview

This appointment is for a full-time Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to complement our existing team, addressing the long wait times for Gynaecological appointments.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the development of innovative pathways and work with the multidisciplinary team to manage the demands of the busy Service in close collaboration with the local and regional needs.
• To build on the already-established pathways between all sites within the MSE Trust, to optimise patient pathways and support further development of the network.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to undertake a senior role in the general provision of Obstetric and Gynaecological Services at Basildon Hospital and MSE.

About the role and aspirations

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.

Application

Are you looking for an exciting Consultant 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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Oct 2025