About the Job

Applications are invited for the post for a Full time Consultant gynaecological oncologist surgeon to join our gynae oncological team. To provide a robust and resilient service for women with gynaecological cancers, for patients presenting with ovarian, cervical, endometrial, vaginal and vulva tumours. If you are skilled, compassionate surgeon specialising in gynae oncology procedures we invite you join our dynamic team here at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. We are looking for a skilled experienced surgeon with a passion for radical ovarian cancer surgery. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of Surgeons, Oncologists, Histopathologists, Radiologists, specialised nurses, as part of the gynae oncology team at MTW. The appointee would work closely with the existing team to provide and further develop Radical Ovarian Cancer Surgery. The appointee will work closely with consultant colleagues, advanced nurse practitioners and cancer nurse specialists to deliver high quality outpatient services. There is a separate monthly colposcopy MDT and weekly gynae oncology MDT. The role will include weekly gynae oncology clinic and colposcopy clinic. You will be part of the Surgical Specialties and Endoscopy Directorate which comprises of Breast, Urology, Gynae oncology, Vascular services, Upper GI, Lower GI and Endoscopy. Please note the job plan is only a sample and it will need to be agreed at job planning meeting. Main duties of the job All clinical services provided by the Trust are managed on a cross-site basis. Clinics and surgery are predominantly undertaken at Maidstone Hospital. This is a tertiary centre post that provides comprehensive management of Gynaecological cancers. The successful candidate must have completed gynae oncology sub speciality training to be appointed. The 4 substantive Consultants offer a full repertoire of Gynae oncological procedures including: oRobotic surgery o Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. oOpen surgery. o Risk reducing surgery o Reconstructive surgery o Sentinel node o Radical Ovarian Cancer Resections.

Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Education

• Full GMC registration/ CCT/CESR within 6 months of interview. (Essential)
• Distinctions/scholarships prizes (Desirable)

Research

• General principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature (Essential)
• Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation. Publication in peer reviewed journals. (Desirable)

Teaching

• An interest in teaching and education (Essential)
• Experience in the training or development of trainees in medicine. (Desirable)

Benefits

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below