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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Oncologist to join a progressive Oncology service in the East of England.

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued delivery of high-quality oncological care while supporting service development, multidisciplinary collaboration, research activity, and innovation across cancer pathways.

Available specialist interests include:

• Medical Oncology – Breast & HPB
• Clinical Oncology – Breast & Colorectal
• Clinical Oncology – Lung & Upper GI

The appointee for the Lung & Upper GI role will:

• Lead Upper GI cancer oncology services
• Share responsibility for Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma services
• Support the expansion of immunotherapy and systemic anti-cancer treatments
• Enhance multidisciplinary cancer management pathways
• Increase recruitment into clinical trials and research programmes

Main Duties of the Role

Clinical Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver Consultant-led oncology services across tumour-specific pathways
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs)
• Manage systemic anti-cancer therapies, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Support Acute Oncology services and inpatient oncology care
• Contribute to radiotherapy planning and review clinics (where applicable)
• Provide leadership in oncology service delivery and pathway development
• Participate in evidence-based treatment planning and service redesign

Oncology Services & Department

The Oncology department is supported by:

• Integrated Oncology, Haematology, and Palliative Care services
• Dedicated Cancer Care & Treatment Unit
• 12-chair Chemotherapy Suite
• Dedicated oncology inpatient ward
• Cancer Wellbeing & Support Centre
• Acute Oncology Service (AOS)
• Specialist lung cancer CNS support
• Advanced radiotherapy access through regional cancer networks

Clinical exposure includes:

• Lung Cancer
• Mesothelioma
• Upper GI cancers
• Breast Oncology
• Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) cancers
• Colorectal Oncology
• Urological Oncology
• Palliative Oncology
• Acute Oncology emergencies

Research & Clinical Trials

The successful candidate will have opportunities to:

• Participate in active oncology clinical trials
• Become a local site investigator
• Collaborate with regional cancer research networks
• Contribute to translational oncology research
• Participate in quality improvement and innovation projects
• Engage in academic collaborations and oncology teaching programmes

The department has access to:

• Advanced radiotherapy techniques
• SABR / VMAT / 4D-CT
• Paperless oncology systems
• Dedicated clinical trials infrastructure
• Regional cancer alliance support

Teaching & Leadership

The role includes:

• Teaching junior doctors and medical students
• Educational and clinical supervision responsibilities
• Participation in governance and audit
• Development of clinical protocols and guidelines
• Leadership in service improvement programmes
• Active participation in CPD and appraisal processes

Person specification

Requirements

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP Part 1 and Part 2
• FRCR
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT/CESR
• Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in Clinical Oncology
• Wide experience in:
  • Chemotherapy prescribing
  • E-prescribing systems
  • Acute Oncology
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• Strong MDT and communication skills
• Ability to work within complex oncology pathways

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills training
• Research or postgraduate thesis experience
• Clinical trials involvement
• Leadership and service development experience
• Interest in academic oncology and innovation