Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecological Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6873
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum + London weighting + on-call Cat A 3%
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Consultant in Gynaecology Oncology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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Job overview
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist (10 PAs – additional APAs are available for the right candidate) to join our Gynaecological Oncology service. This service acts as the tertiary referral centre for gynaecological cancer within North Central London.
The Gynaecological Oncology department has a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training. The successful applicant will join a large multi-disciplinary team including Gynaecology surgeons, oncologists, clinical fellows, specialist nurses, imaging specialists, pain specialists, colorectal and urology surgeons.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual who wishes to join our well-established and dedicated multidisciplinary team.
CV required for the role
Main duties of the job
Leading the North London Gynaecological Cancer Network, we provide care for patients suffering from gynaecological cancer, ensuring compliance with cancer waiting targets. The postholder will also support the colposcopy service.
The post will comprise 10 PAs each week, including outpatient clinics, a weekly operating list, multidisciplinary meeting and inpatient ward round. The post holder will also participate in the gynaecology consultant on-call rota and should possess the required clinical skills to respond to gynaecological emergencies. They will be expected to support on-going audit and research within the team, participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and complete the necessary CPD activity with the RCOG.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current
- • MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- • Relevant CCT or equivalent (‘equivalence’ must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (O&G and Gynae-oncology) or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC.
- • Subspecialty accreditation in gynaecological oncology
- • BSCCP colposcopy accreditation
Desirable criteria
- • Higher degree (MD, PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- • Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required of a UK CCT.
- • Substantial experience in gynaecological oncology
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- • Excellent skills in gynae-oncology surgery, both laparoscopic and minimal access
- • Experience in colposcopy
- • Competency in emergency gynaecology procedures including ectopic and miscarriage
Desirable criteria
- • Competence in robotic surgery
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
- Nicola Ward
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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