# Locum Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Surgeon > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-gynaecological-oncologist-surgeon/5fe6dfa0-1b41-4707-b563-1e1ed49906b8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-gynaecological-oncologist-surgeon/5fe6dfa0-1b41-4707-b563-1e1ed49906b8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - **Location:** Maidstone Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Locum: 6 months (6-12 months Fixed Term Contract) - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (Varied, On call, cross site working) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-27T14:31:21.352Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Maidstone/Maidstone_Tunbridge_Wells_NHS_Trust/Gynaeoncology/Gynaeoncology-v8233030 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8233030?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mtw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Applications are invited for the post for a Locum 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 Consultants offer a full repertoire of Gynae oncological procedures including: - Robotic surgery - Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. - Open surgery. - Risk reducing surgery - Reconstructive surgery - Sentinel node - Radical Ovarian Cancer Resections ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that 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. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. As part of your induction, you will be required to attend face-to-face training sessions and/or complete e-learning modules relevant to your role. If you have previously worked for another NHS organisation before joining Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), we can transfer eligible mandatory training records where appropriate, helping to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Research **Essential** - An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature **Desirable** - Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation. - Publication in peer reviewed journals. ### Teaching **Essential** - An interest in teaching and education **Desirable** - Experience in the training or development of trainees in medicine. ### Education **Essential** - Full GMC registration - Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) – proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview. Portfolio candidates must have their specialist registration prior to application. - BSCCP colposcopy accreditation **Desirable** - Distinctions/scholarships prizes - Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MS, PhD, MD - Gynae oncological Fellowship - Experience in Radical ovarian cancer surgery ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations - Able to get on with other members of the multi disciplinary team - Credibility and integrity - A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives **Desirable** - Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition - To have undertaken a postgraduate communication skills course ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 63.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2762) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 656.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10574113) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.