Consultant on Gynaecological Oncology

Job overview

The appointment is for a substantive 10 PA Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology.  The post is based at St Michael’s Hospital with a day a week running a specialist gynaecological oncology outreach clinic at Weston General Hospital.

The appointee will be an experienced Gynaecological Oncology clinician who will have completed sub-specialty training in Gynaecological Oncology. Additional ATSMs complementary to the existing department would be welcomed.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate as a full team member of the tertiary Gynaecological Oncology team. Experience in HIPEC would be desirable.

The post holder will be expected to participate in emergency ‘hot week’ cover, and there is a non-resident (1 in 14) on call covering Gynaecology only.

Closing date for applications is: 5 June 2026 Date for interview will be: 29 June 2026

Main duties of the job

The Bristol Gynaecological Cancer Centre serves a population of 1.5 million and treats more than 400 new cancers per annum. The full multidisciplinary team consists of 9 surgeons, 2 clinical oncologists, a medical oncologist (research lead for Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre), 2 specialist gynaecology histopathologists, 3 radiologists, and is accredited for RCOG sub specialist training. There are close links and multidisciplinary operating lists with the colorectal and hepatobiliary teams for radical surgery. The centre has an established robotic programme; sentinel lymph node programme for cervix and endometrial cancers and performs fertility preserving surgery for cervical cancer.  Total exenterative surgery and complex plastic surgical procedures are delivered in conjunction with the regional service in Southmead Hospital. Our service has received award for the best clinical team in the trust and receives high ratings in the National Cancer Patient Surveys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.

Date for interview will be: 29 June 2026

Informal enquiries to:

Dr Claire Newton, Consultant Gynae-oncologist and Clinical Director

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Dr Axel Walther, Consultant in Clinical Oncology and Gynaecological Oncology Lead

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