Job summaryThe successful candidate will join the existing Gynaecological Oncology surgical team and will have an important role in the continued development and leadership of the service.
The post is particularly suited to an enthusiastic and ambitious clinician who wishes to develop their clinical, leadership, educational or service-development interests within a supportive specialist environment. The job plan will be predominantly dedicated to the care of patients with gynaecological cancer and will be designed with a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's individual career aspirations and areas of interest.
Main duties of the jobThe job plan will be predominantly dedicated to the care of patients with gynaecological cancer and will be designed with a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's individual career aspirations and areas of interest.
The anticipated job plan will include: A minimum of two dedicated theatre sessions per weekOne specialist Gynaecological Oncology clinicOne MDT sessionColposcopy activityParticipation in the general gynaecology on-call rotaOpportunities to contribute to service development, leadership, education and quality improvementThe successful candidate will be expected to take an active and visible leadership role within the Gynaecological Oncology service and MDT. Previous experience in service leadership or MDT organisation would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with the appropriate skills, enthusiasm and leadership potential are encouraged.
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
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DetailsDate posted28 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
n/a
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number265-8362164-FAMJob locationsNorthampton General hospitalBilling RoadNORTHAMPTONNN1 5BDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe anticipated job plan will include: A minimum of two dedicated theatre sessions per weekOne specialist Gynaecological Oncology clinicOne MDT sessionColposcopy activityParticipation in the general gynaecology on-call rotaOpportunities to contribute to service development, leadership, education and quality improvementThe successful candidate will be expected to take an active and visible leadership role within the Gynaecological Oncology service and MDT. Previous experience in service leadership or MDT organisation would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with the appropriate skills, enthusiasm and leadership potential are encouraged.
The Trusts standard consultant job plan is currently structured around a maximum of 12 programmed activities (PAs), with the final job plan discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe anticipated job plan will include: A minimum of two dedicated theatre sessions per weekOne specialist Gynaecological Oncology clinicOne MDT sessionColposcopy activityParticipation in the general gynaecology on-call rotaOpportunities to contribute to service development, leadership, education and quality improvementThe successful candidate will be expected to take an active and visible leadership role within the Gynaecological Oncology service and MDT. Previous experience in service leadership or MDT organisation would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with the appropriate skills, enthusiasm and leadership potential are encouraged.
The Trusts standard consultant job plan is currently structured around a maximum of 12 programmed activities (PAs), with the final job plan discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
EssentialFull GMC Registration as subspecialistMRCOG or appropriate specialist registrationCompletion of Sub-speciality Training in Gynaecological Oncology (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in a relevant specialityDesirableMD, PhD or other high degreeUltrasound training
Teaching/Audit/Quality Improvement
EssentialExperience of Teaching Junior StaffExperience of Undergraduate and Postgraduate teachingExperience of Teaching Junior Staff
Management Experience
EssentialEffective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributingDemonstrable Team Leadership skills and experienceDesirableUnderstanding and experience of delivering organisational change
Academic Achievements and Research
DesirablePublications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National LevelResearch experience relating to quality improvement
Interpersonal Skills
EssentialHigh level Organisational SkillsCommunication Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
EssentialFull GMC Registration as subspecialistMRCOG or appropriate specialist registrationCompletion of Sub-speciality Training in Gynaecological Oncology (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in a relevant specialityDesirableMD, PhD or other high degreeUltrasound training
Teaching/Audit/Quality Improvement
EssentialExperience of Teaching Junior StaffExperience of Undergraduate and Postgraduate teachingExperience of Teaching Junior Staff
Management Experience
EssentialEffective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributingDemonstrable Team Leadership skills and experienceDesirableUnderstanding and experience of delivering organisational change
Academic Achievements and Research
DesirablePublications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National LevelResearch experience relating to quality improvement
Interpersonal Skills
EssentialHigh level Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameNorthampton General HospitalAddressNorthampton General hospitalBilling RoadNORTHAMPTONNN1 5BDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthampton General HospitalAddressNorthampton General hospitalBilling RoadNORTHAMPTONNN1 5BDUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon in Northampton employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
