Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Oncology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10.75 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MT1225-B
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
- Closing
- 03/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Medical Oncology (Lung and Gynae Cancers)
Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
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 lung and gynaecological 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 Isle of Wight (IoW).
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The principal duties of these posts will be to:
• Be a member of the Lung and Gynaecology MDTs
• Participate in the management of patients with Lung Cancer and Gynaecological Cancers
• Attend the Lung and Gynaecology MDT meetings
• Share the Lung and Gynaecology patient referrals
• Provide medical oncology expertise to the Lung and Gynaecology services
• Plan and supervise Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Conduct on treatment review clinics
• Supervise care of inpatients
• Engage in peer review meetings
• Participate in the recruitment and running of clinical trials
Clinics will be primarily based at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight a 266 bed hospital offering acute medical and surgical care, planned surgery and outpatient services to the population of 140,000. Visiting Oncologists are supported by Tumour site specific Specialist Nurses.
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 Lung and Gynaecological 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 TBC
Job Reference: MT1225-B. This vacancy closes on or before: 3rd August 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
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
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Broad experience in Medical Oncology
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in the management upper and lower gastrointestinal cancers and gynae cancers
Desirable criteria
- Significant experience in Oncology research
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Teaching experience
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: 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
- Lead Consultant in Medical Oncology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Dr Jenny Bradbury, Lead Consultant in Oncology (SFT), [email protected]
Dr Matthew Jenner, Cancer Care Leaf Consultant (UHS), [email protected]
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