Consultant in Endometriosis and Benign Gynaecological Surgery

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Endometriosis and Benign Gynaecological Surgery at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) to commence as soon as possible. This post is designed to deliver the specialised Endometriosis Service at CUH. Interviews for this post will be held in person on 09 December 2026 at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road Cambridge, CB2 0QQ. Specific department and venue details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Main duties of the job

This post is designed to provide high-quality clinical care to patients presenting with problems relating to advanced Endometriosis and Benign Gynaecology Conditions. The key role of this post is the provision of Endometriosis care. This post has a Gynaecology Consultant on call commitment 1:12 shared with the other Gynaecology Consultants within the department. You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job responsibilities

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrookes and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here. Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do.

Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times. We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications · Essential

Qualifications (1-5) Standards

Essential

Standards (1-5) Professionalism

Essential

Professionalism (1-5) Clinical

Skills · Essential

Clinical Skills (1-5) Specialty Specific

Skills · Essential

Related to the post (1-5) Clinical Governance

Essential

Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5) Communication

Skills · Essential

Communication Skills (1-5)

Personal Skills · Essential

Personal Skills (1-5) Understanding of the NHS

Essential

Understanding of the NHS (1-5) Professional Development

Essential

Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).