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Consultant Gynaecology Oncologist
Closing date: 12 July 2026
The role seeks a Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology to join our team and help shape the future of our services. The successful candidate will work across Royal Devon & Exeter (Wonford) Hospital with support in North Devon District Hospital. You will be responsible for delivering complex procedures such as maximal effort cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer and use of the Da Vinci Robotic platform.
Responsibilities
- Participate in gynaecological oncology service including theatre sessions and outpatient activity.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the delivery of high-quality cancer care pathways.
- Contribute to specialist services including colposcopy.
- Undertake urgent suspected cancer clinics.
- Support service development and innovation within gynaecology and gynaecological oncology services.
- Participate in the gynaecology on-call rota (currently at 1:8 frequency).
- Engage in teaching, audit and clinical governance activities.
Qualifications
- Consultant grade in gynaecology or related specialty.
- Sub‑specialist accreditation in gynaecological oncology.
- Experience performing maximal effort cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer.
- Experience with robotic surgery, preferably using the Da Vinci system.
- Experience conducting urgent suspected cancer and oncology clinics.
- Strong ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and provide clinical teaching.
Benefits
- Well‑paid annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
- Access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities.
- Extensive staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure.
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including nursery, car lease schemes and cycle to work.
- Generous NHS Pension scheme.
People and Diversity
The Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
Application & Contact
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. For further information please contact: Michelle Treglown, Executive and Specialist Search Resourcer, 07720 16862, michelletreglown@nhs.net.
