Locum Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Surgeon Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Locum Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Surgeon Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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.

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:

• Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
• Risk reducing surgery

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.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

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.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leaveplus 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

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check atEnhanced 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.

This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026