Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Oncology
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MB10825
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/10/2025
Employer heading
Consultant Medical Oncologist (Gastrointestinal & HPB 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
The role is an exciting opportunity for a medical oncologist with an interest and experience in Gastrointestinal and HPB cancers to join an innovative and dynamic team of consultants, specialty doctors and advanced nurse practitioners in the Medical Oncology Service at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Salisbury District Hospital (SDH).
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
Responsibilities
The principal duties of these posts will be to:
• Be a member of the GI and HPB MDTs
• Participate in the management of GI and HPB patients
• Attend the GI and HPB MDT meetings
• Share the GI and HPB patient referrals
• Support the Patient Triggered Follow Up (PTFU) pathway
• Provide medical oncology expertise to the GI and HPB services
• Plan and supervise chemo/immunotherapy
• Conduct on treatment review clinics
• Supervise care of inpatients providing cross-cover for annual leave for other GI and HPB Consultants at UHS.
• Engage in peer review meetings
• Participate in the recruitment and running of clinical trials
As a University Hospital:
• All consultants are expected to actively participate in teaching and training of junior medical and nursing staff and allied health professionals
• All consultants are expected to clinically supervise junior medical staff
• Involvement in educational supervision is expected, subject to General Medical Council requirements
• Active involvement in co-ordinating education and training within the department is also encouraged
What We're Looking For
We are looking for dynamic individuals who are keen to work with the team to develop the GI and HPB oncology services to provide world class care to our patients.
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 on 14th October 2025.
Job Reference; 188-MB10825
This vacancy closes on or before; 18th September 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCP or equivalent
- Broad experience in Medical Oncology
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in the management upper and lower gastrointestinal cancers and HPB cancers
Desirable criteria
- Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification
- CCT in Medical Oncology (or within 6 months of CCT date) or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register
- Significant experience in Oncology research
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Teaching experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
- Good team worker
- Ability to manage staff and resources
- IT Skills
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 Jenny Bradbury
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
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