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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join a highly regarded Urology Oncology team in the South East of England. This is a 12-month fixed-term post providing maternity cover, with scope to extend or discuss additional programmed activities (PAs) for candidates wishing to work more than the standard 7 PA contract.

The post offers the opportunity to manage a wide range of urological malignancies, with responsibilities spanning both radiotherapy and systemic oncology. The successful candidate will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team alongside an experienced Consultant Medical Oncologist, specialist nurses, and research staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality oncological care for patients with urological cancers, including prostate, bladder, and renal malignancies.
• Provide radiotherapy planning and supervision, and contribute to the decision-making process for systemic treatment.
• Participate in the regional Urology MDT, ensuring integrated patient management across sites.
• Work within an established prostate brachytherapy programme, supporting advanced treatment pathways.
• Contribute to the department’s active clinical research portfolio and participate in recruitment for ongoing studies.
• Engage in clinical audit, governance, and teaching with the broader oncology team.
• Participate in service development initiatives and maintain strong communication with referring clinicians.

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

• Complete GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Completion of higher specialist training in Clinical Oncology.
• Minimum of one year’s NHS experience post-qualification.
• Strong communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Desirable

• MRCP/FRCP or equivalent higher qualification.
• Previous research experience with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and training junior doctors.
• Evidence of service development, quality improvement, or formal management training.