Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 17 December 2025

Job summary

Applicants are invited to apply for the opportunity of joining the team as a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in oncology.

The successful applicant will be based at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford but will be expected to work flexibly across MSE.

The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department provides excellent care to all women within Mid-Essex area, and this includes the areas of Chelmsford, Witham, Braintree and Maldon.

You will support our oncology lead in managing either oncology cases or complex benign cases. Advanced minimal access surgical skills will be highly appreciate for this role. You will be working across the MSE sites to deliver service change and quality improvement.

Main duties of the job

This appointment is for a full-time Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in oncology. The successful candidate will be expected to cover labour ward on call during day time along with ante-natal and general gynaecology clinics, elective and emergency theatres.

The successful candidate will support our oncology lead in managing either oncology cases or complex benign cases. Advanced Minimal access surgical skills will be highly appreciated for this role.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-WAC-BR-7751

Job locations

Broomfield

Hospital approach

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details , please refer to the attached job description/personal specification.

We look forward to your application

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details , please refer to the attached job description/personal specification.

We look forward to your application

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council
  • BDS or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of an accredited training scheme leading to the award of a CCT or be within six months of CCT date.
  • 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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council
  • BDS or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of an accredited training scheme leading to the award of a CCT or be within six months of CCT date.
  • 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

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (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).

Additional information

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Hospital approach

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Hospital approach

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead at Broomfield

Marina Fernando

marina.fernando@nhs.net

03004435355

Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-WAC-BR-7751

Job locations

Broomfield

Hospital approach

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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