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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join a well-established, research-active oncology department in North East England.

This is a newly created post supporting service expansion and workforce planning. The role has a primary focus on Breast Oncology, alongside Testicular and Renal malignancies, with strong multidisciplinary support and access to advanced oncology infrastructure.

The department delivers comprehensive cancer services, including systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), radiotherapy, and acute oncology care, serving a large regional population. There is a strong emphasis on clinical research, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Flexible, less-than-full-time work options are supported.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will deliver high-quality Consultant-led oncology services with a focus on Breast cancer and additional tumour sites.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant-level care in Medical Oncology, particularly:
  • Breast malignancies (primary focus)
  • Testicular and renal cancers
• Deliver systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) including:
  • New patient assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Review and follow-up clinics
• Manage patients across outpatient clinics, MDT pathways, and inpatient care
• Undertake oncology ward rounds and acute oncology input

Multidisciplinary & Service Delivery

• Attend and contribute to weekly MDT meetings (Breast, Urology, and related tumour groups)
• Work closely with:
  • Oncology consultants
  • Specialist nurses
  • Radiology and pathology teams
  • Acute oncology services
• Support regional cancer pathways and hub-based service delivery

On-Call Responsibilities

• Participate in the oncology on-call rota (approx. 1:17)
• Provide:
  • Ward round cover
  • Acute oncology advice
  • Assessment of urgent referrals
• Work collaboratively with the Acute Oncology Service (AOS)

Teaching, Research & Development

• Actively participate in:
  • Clinical research and trial recruitment
  • Audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to:
  • Teaching of junior doctors and medical students
  • Departmental education programmes
• Engage in service development and innovation

Leadership & Governance

• Supervise and support junior medical staff
• Participate in:
  • Clinical governance and audit programmes
  • Directorate and consultant meetings
• Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) and appraisal

Job Plan

The post is offered as 10 Programmed Activities (PAs):

Direct Clinical Care (Approx. 8 PAs)

• Oncology clinics
• MDT participation
• SACT prescribing and patient management
• On-call responsibilities
• Clinical administration

Supporting Professional Activities (Approx. 2 PAs)

• Teaching and training
• Audit and governance
• Research and CPD

Job plans are reviewed and can be tailored based on clinical interests and service needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP or equivalent qualification
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Medical Oncology
• (or within 6 months of CCT / CESR)

Desirable

• Higher postgraduate qualification (MD / PhD)
• Training in appraisal or educational supervision

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• Experience in General Medical Oncology
• Subspecialty experience in:
  • Breast malignancies
  • Testicular and renal cancers
• Experience delivering systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT)
• Evidence of clinical audit participation

Desirable

• Evidence of research involvement or service innovation
• Experience in clinical trials recruitment

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work independently at Consultant level
• Strong clinical decision-making and oncology expertise
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and MDT colleagues
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure in acute oncology settings

Teaching & Training

Essential

• Experience in teaching and supervising junior medical staff

Desirable

• Additional teaching qualifications or formal training experience

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training
• Ability to contribute to departmental leadership and service development

Desirable

• Experience in management roles or administrative responsibilities
• Experience in securing research funding

Research & Audit

Essential

• Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement
• Ability to critically appraise and apply research to clinical care

Desirable

• Publications or active involvement in oncology research

Professional Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Participation in annual appraisal and revalidation
• Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and CPD
• Ability to meet on-call and service requirements