Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Oncology
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MB30525
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 Assessed on experience and qualifications per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Medical Oncologist (Lung Cancers)
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a permanent contract with the position commencing ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Lung cancers. This post involves working 2 days at University Hospital Southampton(UHS) and 3 days a week at Salisbury District Hospital(SDH).
You will:
• Provide specialist Medical Oncology input with expertise in Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for these groups of patients.
• Treat patients with Lung cancers at UHS and SDH.
• Provide oncology input to the UHS/SDH Lung MDTs
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
UHS is one of the UK’s highest recruiting trusts of patients to clinical trials. The Trust is also a major centre for teaching and research in association with the University of Southampton and partners including the Medical Research Council and Welcome Trust.
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an acute Trust in South Wiltshire which delivers a broad range of clinical care to approximately 270,000 people in Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire. It offers both Clinical Haematology and Oncology services. SFT provides inpatient, day care and outpatient services for all areas of cancer treatment, and has a dedicated Cancer Support Team.
The post is open to CCT holders (or those within 6 months) in Medical Oncology. It is available as a full time 10.25 PA post although part time or job share applicants will be considered.
You must hold Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
If you are UK trained, you must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
If you are non-UK trained, you will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held between 23rd - 30th June (exact date TBC).
Job Reference; 188-MB30525
This vacancy closes on or before; 5th June 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable criteria
- CCT in Medical Oncology (or within 6 months of CCT date) or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register
- Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification
- Experience in Oncology research
- Experience of working within the NHS
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff (
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Track record or research including presentation and/or publications
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Sarah Ellis
- Job title
- Consultant - Medical Oncologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Humraj Sahota, Cancer Care Manager - [email protected]
Dr Matthew Jenner, Cancer Care Lead - [email protected]
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