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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with specialist interests in Breast and Colorectal cancers to join a well-established Oncology service in the East of England. This Consultant post offers the opportunity to work within an integrated cancer service delivering high-quality multidisciplinary Oncology care, with strong links to regional cancer centres and extensive opportunities in research, teaching, and service development.

The successful appointee will act as Lead Oncologist for Breast Clinical Oncology and Colorectal Clinical Oncology, contributing to the ongoing expansion and development of the Oncology service. The role will involve close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and regional cancer networks to deliver modern evidence-based cancer care across systemic therapy and radiotherapy pathways.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The Consultant Clinical Oncologist will:

• Lead and deliver Oncology services for Breast and Colorectal cancers
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings for Oncology patients
• Provide clinical leadership in Radiotherapy and Oncology services
• Deliver systemic anti-cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Participate in Acute Oncology Service (AOS) support for inpatients and outpatients
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement initiatives
• Support ongoing development of evidence-based pathways and clinical protocols
• Participate in teaching, education, and supervision of trainees and junior doctors
• Contribute to research activity and increase patient recruitment into clinical trials
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and appraisal processes

Department & Service Overview

The Oncology department is part of an integrated Oncology, Haematology, and Palliative Care service and includes:

• Dedicated Cancer Care and Treatment Unit
• 12-bedded inpatient Oncology and Haematology ward
• Chemotherapy Suite with scalp cooling facilities
• Cancer Wellbeing and Support Centre
• Acute Oncology Service
• Integrated palliative care support
• Access to regional radiotherapy services and specialist cancer centres

The department works closely with regional cancer networks and tertiary centres, providing patients with access to advanced cancer therapies, radiotherapy services, and clinical trials.

Breast & Colorectal Oncology Services

The successful appointee will join a highly collaborative multidisciplinary Oncology service with strong regional links in Breast and Colorectal cancer management.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Participation in Breast and Colorectal MDTs
• Radiotherapy planning and review sessions
• Systemic anti-cancer treatment delivery
• Management of acute Oncology presentations
• Access to regional radiotherapy centres and specialist oncology hubs
• Involvement in clinical trials and research programmes

The service has an established reputation for excellent patient outcomes, rapid access pathways, and participation in regional and national Oncology research studies.

Research, Innovation & Teaching

The organisation has a strong commitment to research, innovation, and medical education, with opportunities to participate in:

• Clinical trials and translational Oncology research
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Educational supervision and mentorship
• Audit and quality improvement projects
• Leadership and management development programmes
• Fellowship opportunities in medical leadership and management

The Oncology service works closely with nationally recognised cancer research and radiotherapy centres, providing excellent opportunities for academic and clinical development.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP Part 1 and Part 2
• FRCR qualification
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT/CESR
• Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in Clinical Oncology
• Extensive experience in chemotherapy prescribing, including E-prescribing
• Experience in Acute Oncology
• Strong multidisciplinary team working and communication skills
• Commitment to teaching, clinical governance, and service development

Desirable

• Postgraduate thesis awarded or pending
• Advanced communication skills training
• Research and clinical trial experience
• Leadership and management interests
• Experience contributing to service redesign and quality improvement initiatives
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