Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Surgeon | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Posting date:	11 May 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	10 June 2026
Location:	Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
Company:	Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7999538/359-MDS7743239-A

Summary

Applications are invited for the post of a full-time Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Surgeon to join our Gynaecological 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 a skilled, compassionate surgeon specialising in gynaecological oncology procedures, we invite you to 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.



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 sub-speciality training in gynaecological oncology to be appointed.

The 4 substantive 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

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.

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We are a flexible, work-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.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• Generous annual leaveentitlement
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of Surgeons, Oncologists, Histopathologists, Radiologists, specialised nurses, as part of the gynaecologic 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 gynaecological oncology MDT. The role will include a weekly gynaecological oncology clinic and colposcopy clinic.

You will be part of the Surgical Specialities and Endoscopy Directorate, which comprises Breast, Urology, Gynaecology, Vascular services, Upper GI, Lower GI and Endoscopy.

This appointment provides clinical services principally at Maidstone Hospital and the Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury.






This advert closes on Monday 1 Jun 2026