Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Overview

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, including 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 appreciated for this role. You will be working across the MSE sites to deliver service change and quality improvement.

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.

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.

Date posted: 28 January 2026

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-A

Job locations:
Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

Job responsibilities:

For further details, please refer to the attached job description/person specification. We look forward to your application.

Essential

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

Essential

• Experience
• 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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

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