Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology

Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology

The closing date is 25 February 2026

St Michael's Hospital
Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology and Lead for Gynaecological Oncology Research

The appointment is for a substantive 10 PA Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology and lead for gynaecological oncology research. The post is based at St Michael's Hospital.

The appointee will be an experienced Gynaecological Oncology clinician who has completed sub‑specialty training in Gynaecological Oncology. The appointee will have experience of leading national trials and track record in obtaining research funding. Additional ATSMs complementary to the existing department would be welcomed.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate as a full team‑member of the tertiary Gynaecological Oncology team. Experience in HIPEC and robotic surgery would be desirable.

The post holder will be expected to participate in emergency "hot week" cover, and there is a non‑resident (1 in 15) on call covering Gynaecology only.

Date for interview will be: 2 April 2026

The successful candidate will be expected to provide inpatient and outpatient care to patients referred with suspected gynaecological cancer pathways and cervical cancer screening pathways in liaison with Bristol Gynaecological Cancer Centre. These will include treatment of early‑stage endometrial cancers and microinvasive cervical cancers. In addition, successful candidate will also provide acute and elective gynaecological care to patients attending St Michael's Hospital in conjunction with the current consultants.

He / she should have expertise at consultant level in general gynaecological surgery covering both elective and emergency procedures.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as "Good" overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

As a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

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Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.

• Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
• Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
• Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for to start Consultant appointment
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gynaecology
• Subspecialty training in Gynaecology Oncology
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

• Up to date knowledge…