Consultant Sub-Specialist Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

We are looking for a skilled, committed and enthusiastic colleague to join our gynae‑oncology centre. Our gynaecology oncology services have seen significant positive developments in recent years, thanks in part to constant trust‑ and executive‑level support for our department. We have recently moved into a purpose‑built, modern, integrated operating theatre at University Hospital Southampton and continue to increase our operating capacity.

Our HIPEC service for interval ovarian cytoreductive surgery is well‑established and a robotic programme is in the pipeline. A well‑rounded surgeon trained in cytoreductive surgery and robotics would be welcomed.

This is a replacement post for a full‑time consultant in gynaecological oncology surgery who is retiring. Planned retirement is in April 2026 and, therefore, this advertised post is a substantive replacement post that will start as soon as possible from April 2026.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 23rd February 2026

This Final date to receive applications on or before: 10th February 2026

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Certificate of completion of training in obstetrics and gynaecology with a sub‑specialty of gynaecological oncology, as recognised by RCOG or equivalent
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems

• Additional qualifications such as MD/PhD
• Portfolio of publications
• BSCCP accreditation in colposcopy
• Accredited GMC educational supervisor
• Strong research background
• Experience of participating in research trials

• Surgical skills required to work in a busy gynaecological oncology centre, as expected from completion of RCOG gynaecological oncology sub‑specialty training
• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi‑professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

• Experience with robot in gynaecological malignancies