Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (On Call 1:14)
- Job ref
- 390-MR-BR-WAC-6491
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Consultant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Oncology Interest) – Broomfield Hospital
We are pleased to invite applications for a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in oncology to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team.
You will be primarily based at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, with an expectation to work flexibly across Mid and South Essex (MSE) sites in line with service needs.
Our Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to women across the Mid-Essex region, including Chelmsford, Witham, Braintree, and Maldon. You will play a key role in providing expert clinical care, contributing to service development, and supporting multidisciplinary collaboration within a well-established team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your specialist interest in oncology while contributing to a service focused on innovation, patient safety, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated clinician with strong clinical expertise and a commitment to delivering outstanding care to our local community.
Main duties of the job
- Provide full‑time Obstetrics and Gynaecology services, including labour ward cover, antenatal and general gynaecology clinics, and elective/emergency theatre work.
- Develop a specialist focus in oncology, supporting the oncology lead in managing cancer and complex benign cases.
- Deliver high‑quality surgical care, with advanced minimal access (laparoscopic) skills highly desirable.
- Contribute to service delivery across MSE sites, supporting service change and quality improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively within the team to ensure safe, effective, and patient‑centred care across obstetrics and gynaecology services.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Completed ATSM in Oncology / Benign Gynaecology
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Colposcopy accreditation
- Minimal access surgery skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, resident doctors and other staff ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable criteria
- Gynaecology robotic surgery experience.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Debra Dawson
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004435355
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