Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Locum: 12 months (includes participation in oncall rota)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 216-G1-ONC7682871
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derriford hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 plus 1% category B on-call supplement
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
The Plymouth Oncology Centre is the lead tertiary centre in the Southwest Peninsula, currently employing thirteen Clinical Oncologists and two Medical Oncologist. We are seeking a replacement Consultant Clinical Oncologist due to vacancy. We are looking for a candidate to cover Gynaecology and one other site (to be confirmed at interview), these opportunities are negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Other interests will also be strongly considered, and jobs can be shaped into an individual’s experience and preferences.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time position comprising of 10 programmed activities (PA’s) based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust NHS Trust. As per trust guidance a minimum of 2.0 PAs are dedicated to SPAs. You will be expected to participate in a minimum of 1 in 13 acute oncology service cover including weekend rounds and off site cover at night. On call duties are supported by an Oncology SpR. Appropriate dedicated specialist nursing and administrative and operational support will also be provided.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
All members of the consultant team would be expected to undertake the following weekly routines:
• Two Inpatient ward rounds for your named patients
• Cancer site specific MDTs
• New Patient and Follow Up clinics.
• Supporting resident junior medical staff with training.
• AOS rounds (when undertaking on call weeks)
• Radiotherapy planning.
• Chemotherapy Prescribing
• Peer Review
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice • FRCR or equivalent qualification (Candidates trained in equivalent Clinical Oncology program abroad covering both radiotherapy and systemic therapies with postgraduate qualifications and willing to take CESR route may also be considered for a fixed term 2 years locum consultant or specialist position subject to completing the CESR in 2 years’ time)
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree (MD or PhD)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of experience in the management of patients relevant to the current vacancy
- • Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients
Desirable criteria
- • Site specific Oncology Fellowship Experience in an additional tumour site
- • Evidence of role in development of clinical service
Research & Clinical audit
Essential criteria
- • Able to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriate
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of being Principal Investigator of Clinical Trials Evidence of teaching qualification or learning
- • Publication in peer reviewed Journals.
Teaching
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of teaching qualification or learning
Leadership and Management
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of teaching qualification or learning
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of willingness to undertake management activities Leadership skills
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines Evidence of ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
- • Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- • Information technology skills
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 Udaiveer Panwar
- Job title
- Service Line Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 432336
- Additional information
secretary 01752 430109
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