Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Oncology Interest) – Broomfield Hospital

We are pleased to invite applications for a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in oncology to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team.

You will be primarily based at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, with an expectation to work flexibly across Mid and South Essex (MSE) sites in line with service needs.

Our Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to women across the Mid-Essex region, including Chelmsford, Witham, Braintree, and Maldon. You will play a key role in providing expert clinical care, contributing to service development, and supporting multidisciplinary collaboration within a well-established team.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your specialist interest in oncology while contributing to a service focused on innovation, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated clinician with strong clinical expertise and a commitment to delivering outstanding care to our local community.

• Provide full‑time Obstetrics and Gynaecology services, including labour ward cover, antenatal and general gynaecology clinics, and elective/emergency theatre work.

• Develop a specialist focus in oncology, supporting the oncology lead in managing cancer and complex benign cases.

• Deliver high‑quality surgical care, with advanced minimal access (laparoscopic) skills highly desirable.

• Contribute to service delivery across MSE sites, supporting service change and quality improvement initiatives.

• Work collaboratively within the team to ensure safe, effective, and patient‑centred care across obstetrics and gynaecology services.

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

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Previous candidates need not apply.

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Oct 2026

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