Job overview

We are currently seeking a full-time Medical Oncologist Consultant with an interest in breast and thoracic cancers to be based in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd whilst undertaking some clinics within Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This post is a replacement appointment which attracts 10 programmed activities and an on-call payment. Newly qualified consultants will be offered 3 SPA’s as standard. 
Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full or part-time.
BCUHB has 3 cancer centres consisting of a team of 23 Consultants (11 clinical and 12 medical) providing care to the population of North Wales. We take pride in delivering exceptional care through multi-professional collaboration, ensuring patients are supported throughout their journey. 
The successful candidate will be based in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd within the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre (NWCTC) but will also undertake clinics in Wrexham Maelor Hospital within the Shooting Star Unit. The appointee will have an on-call commitment at the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd on a 1 in 8 basis.
We encourage and welcome applications from colleagues who specialise in other tumour sites and will work to create a job plan that is beneficial to the individual and the department. 
Beyond clinical duties, there are opportunities to contribute to education and research as well as leadership functions.

AAC interview scheduled for the 9th January 2026. 

Main duties of the job

Key tasks:

•    To provide specialist oncological services to the population served with special reference to the common cancers and agreed appropriate oncology subspecialties and to be an active participant in each of these multidisciplinary teams.

•    To work closely with clinical consultant colleagues and to provide seamless cancer care for all patients.

•    To work closely with colleagues in other Divisions to assist in providing an efficient service for patients transferring between the different disciplines and during the patient journey.

•    To liaise with colleagues in Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care to provide inpatient cover for oncology patients.  

•    To develop a site specialist and research interest. This will include developing clinical research and entering patients into appropriate national and international studies.

•    To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence based medicine.

•    To participate in audit and teaching and to have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.