via Indeed · 11 September 2026 ·9 days ago

Locum Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

NHS
Royal Tunbridge Wells Full-time
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Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual within the Department of Obstetrics \& Gynaecology at Maidstone \& Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.

This is a locum consultant post, fixed term for 12 months in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital pending a substantive appointment. This post is in response to the expansion of maternity services and supporting our Urogynaecology services. The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing Consultants and to provide a complete Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work at both sites of the Trust, providing emergency and on\-call cover. We have a weekday hot week on call between 8 am and 6 pm.

Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second\-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south\-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024\. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day\-care beds, diagnostic services (X\-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible, work\-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement

  • Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23\.7% and life assurance benefits

  • Blue Light card eligibility

  • And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

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