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An excellent opportunity has arisen to appoint a Consultant Breast Medical Oncologist to join a supportive, forward-thinking oncology team in Greater London. The successful applicant will take continuous responsibility for patients with breast cancer and play a key role in delivering high-quality medical oncology services, service development, governance, teaching, and research.

Applicants must have at least 1 year of NHS experience and be eligible for appointment at Consultant level.
 

Primary Duties of the Role

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Medical Oncology care for patients with breast cancer, including outpatient clinics, systemic therapy management, and follow-up care
• Maintain continuous clinical responsibility for patients under your care
• Actively participate in weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Support the Acute Oncology service, including advice for emergency oncology admissions
• Provide on-site clinical support to chemotherapy services and the clinical trials unit, including review of chemotherapy prescriptions and patient assessment
• Ensure patients are fully involved in decisions about their care, maintaining excellent communication with patients and families

Governance & Quality Improvement

• Participate fully in clinical governance, audit, risk management, and patient safety activities
• Contribute required data to audit programmes and quality assurance processes
• Support compliance with NICE guidance, national cancer standards, and benchmarking requirements
• Participate in incident reporting, Duty of Candour, and risk register processes
• Act as a role model for infection prevention and control practices

Leadership & Service Development

• Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues, specialist nurses, and the wider cancer MDT to deliver and develop high-quality oncology services
• Contribute to service innovation, pathway development, and implementation of cancer strategy objectives
• Support divisional objectives related to performance, efficiency, and patient experience
• Participate in peer review, specialist pathway groups, and clinical networks as required

Teaching & Training

• Participate in undergraduate medical teaching, particularly in breast oncology
• Provide clinical supervision and support for junior doctors and non-consultant grades
• Contribute to multidisciplinary education and training programmes

Research

• Actively participate in research activity, particularly studies aligned with the NIHR portfolio
• Support the delivery of clinical trials and research governance within oncology services

Administrative & Professional Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative duties related to patient care and departmental functioning
• Participate in annual appraisal, job planning, and revalidation processes
• Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with Royal College guidance
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, including infection control and statutory training

Requirements

Essential

• Complete GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
• Specialist competence in Medical Oncology with a focus on breast cancer
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD / PhD)
• Experience in clinical research and trials
• Evidence of service development, audit, or change management
• Management training or leadership experience