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.

Main duties of the job

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. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.  

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. 

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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