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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Gynae-Oncology

The closing date is 15 December 2025

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Job summary

This appointment is for a full-time Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a specialist interest in Gynae-Oncology, to complement our existing team. We have a busy Gynaecology service, offering the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The Gynae-Oncology team includes a lead consultant, supporting consultant, two specialist nurses and dedicated MDT and patient pathway coordinators. The successful candidate will be expected to support the local team, and MDT, alongside our gynaecology radiologist, histopathology's and administrative team. Our team work collaboratively with the Southend Hospital site Gynae-Oncology service, offering Laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic surgery, with a well-established Complex Pelvic MDT, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to develop these skills and experience.

Main duties of the job

. Provide high quality patient-centred Consultant-led gynae-oncology services. Support development of the gynae-oncology service.

Contribute to the development of innovative pathways and work with the MDT to manage the demands of the service with consideration of local and regional needs.

Support to gynae-oncology ATSM trainees, junior doctors, nurses on the gynaecology ward with suspected gynaecological malignancy enquiries.

Contribute to the colposcopy service at Basildon University Hospital.

Build on the already-established pathways between all sites within the MSE Trust, to optimise patient pathways and support further development of the network.

Share responsibility with the gynaecology team to provide consultant cover for the acute gynaecology service and provide additional support to resident doctors and nurses on the ward.

Undertake general duties associated with a post in obstetrics, including labour ward sessions, postnatal ward rounds, cover for the maternity day assessment and triage unit and elective Caesarean sections.

Share responsibility to provide consultant presence on the delivery suite for 76.5 hours across the week by providing labour ward sessions during the day and participating in the on-call rota.

Work with the MDT to undertake a senior role in the general provision of Obstetric and Gynaecological Services at Basildon Hospital and MSE.

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

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-WAC-BA-7752

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Completed MRCOG or equivalent.
  • CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

  • MSc, MD, PhD, MA or Masters in Education or related discipline

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Completed MRCOG or equivalent.
  • CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

  • MSc, MD, PhD, MA or Masters in Education or related discipline

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist.

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

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant O&G and Clinical Lead

Miss Abisola Adeleye

abisola.adeleye@nhs.net

01268524900

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-WAC-BA-7752

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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