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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join a leading cancer service in North West England on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This post is ideal for an experienced Consultant seeking a dynamic role within a modern oncology centre, delivering high-quality radiotherapy, systemic anticancer therapy, and outpatient and inpatient cancer services.

The successful applicant will hold a special interest in Gynaecological Oncology and Upper GI Oncology, contributing to specialist multidisciplinary cancer pathways across a large regional population. Flexible working arrangements are available, including opportunities for some remote working, such as radiotherapy planning and sign-off.

Applicants with 1 year of NHS experience are encouraged to apply.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide a comprehensive Consultant-led Clinical Oncology service alongside Consultant colleagues.
• Lead and develop specialist oncology services in Gynaecology and Upper GI cancers.
• Deliver outpatient clinics, inpatient reviews, radiotherapy and chemotherapy management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings for site-specific cancer pathways.
• Undertake radiotherapy planning, peer review and treatment decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, physicians, radiologists, pathologists and specialist nurses.
• Participate in the out-of-hours Consultant on-call rota.
• Support service continuity during Consultant colleagues' annual leave and study leave.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors and trainees.
• Contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education.
• Undertake clinical audit, governance, annual appraisal and job planning reviews.
• Participate in research, innovation and service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• CCT in Clinical Oncology (or equivalent) or within 6 months of interview
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology (or eligible within 6 months)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• Wide Oncology experience, including Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
• Experience as a trained Clinical Supervisor
• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Experience in audit and service development
• Strong multidisciplinary working experience

Desirable

• Educational Supervisor status
• Stereotactic Radiotherapy experience
• Higher research or educational degree
• Formal management training
• Significant audit or service redesign achievements

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to lead within complex MDT environments
• Commitment to patient-centred care and patient feedback
• Enthusiasm for education and mentoring
• Commitment to CPD and appraisal
• Research-minded with an evidence-based practice approach