East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Gynaecology Oncology
Closing date: 26 July 2026

Job summary
East Kent Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is a gynaecology oncology centre. You will be joining a team of two other subspecialty trained gynae oncologists, a consultant gynaecologist, two general gynaecologists with expertise and interest in gynae oncology and specialist nurses amongst others. The gynae oncology operating takes place at QEQM hospital which is a busy district general hospital close to the Kent coast. The gynaecology ward has 20 beds and is staffed by a team of motivated gynae nurses. The gynaecology ward is also at QEQM hospital.

QEQM has dedicated early pregnancy unit (EPAU) and gynae assessment unit (GAU) which are adjacent to the gynaecology ward. There are regular oncology clinics on 3 of the sites and additional colposcopy and 2 week wait clinics on a further 1 site.

The Trust hosts medical students on attachment from GKT, UCL and Imperial Medical Schools and became a University Hospital linked to GKT in 2009. From September 2020, we started to host an intake of medical students from the new Kent and Medway medical school which is based in East Kent.

Main duties of the job
This is a substantive 10PA Consultant post in Gynaecology Oncology. It is a replacement post for QEQM due to a retirement. The post-holder will need to demonstrate competence in Gynaecology Oncology as well as core Gynaecology. The consultant will be expected to participate in on calls for the gynae oncology patients. The on calls also provide support to the wider women's health team for example with complex operative deliveries, major obstetric haemorrhage etc.

There will be a regular on call session (1 in 7) as well as regular theatre sessions, oncology clinics, colposcopy clinics and MDT's and cross covering colleague's theatre lists. The on call supplement is 5% and Category A . Predictable work whilst on call 1.5 hours per week 0.38 Pas.

The job plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities per week consisting of 8 direct clinical care PA's and 2 supporting professional activity PA's. The precise length of Programmed Activities may vary from week to week around the average assessment set out in the Job Plan.

About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

At East Kent, we will do all we can to help you grow a career around you, your family, your location and your interests.

We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire - all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.

Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-6103CONWCY
Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Queen mother, St Peter's Road, Margate, CT9 4AN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top of the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification
Skills and experience
Essential

• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
• Able to work within an MDT as well as having the skills to undertake independent specialist clinics and operating lists.

Qualifications and training
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• CCT or equivalent in gynaecology, or within 6 months of achieving
• MRCOG part 2/3
• Subspecialty training in gynae oncology
• Colposcopy accreditation

Clinical governance
Essential

• Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance
• Experience of Audit
• Evidence of commitment to implementation and strengthening of clinical governance

Desirable

• Structured judgement review training
• Track record of advancement and development of clinical interests and services, including delivery of performance targets

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth Queen mother, St Peter's Road, Margate, CT9 4AN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Gynae Oncology
Rema Iyer
rema.iyer1@nhs.net