Job summary
- Main area
- oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (40 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 337-MS-1923-OK
- Employer
- London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northwick Park Hospital
- Town
- Harrow
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Medical Oncologist in Breast
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us#WeAreLNWH
Find out more about Our HEART values
Find out more about our Trust Staff Benefits
Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”. Find out more about our ambitious strategy
We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.
Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
- H onesty
- E quity
- A ccountability
- R espect
- T eamwork
These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.
LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
This JD is awaiting RCP approval and is being advertised retrospectively.
The successful candidate will provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care across a range of oncology services, with a primary focus on breast cancer. They will also have the opportunity to develop a special interest within the breast tumour site and contribute to service development in line with Trust priorities.
You will join a well‑established and collaborative department delivering outpatient chemotherapy, acute oncology and palliative care across multiple sites. The Trust is committed to innovation, research and continuous improvement, with strong links to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Imperial College Healthcare and RM Partners Cancer Alliance.
This is an exciting opportunity for a consultant who is passionate about excellence in breast oncology, service development and delivering outstanding cancer care to a diverse population.
Main duties of the job
As Consultant in Medical Oncology (Breast), you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred cancer care across London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. Responsibilities include:
1. Breast Oncology & General Medical Oncology Duties
- Provide specialist care for patients with breast cancer, including assessment, treatment planning and ongoing management.
- Support the Acute Oncology Service (AOS), ensuring timely, high‑quality care for patients admitted with cancer‑related complications.
- Collaborate effectively with CNS teams, chemotherapy nursing staff, and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver coordinated care across all sites.
- Review systemic anti‑cancer therapy (SACT) prescriptions, assess patients for treatment, and contribute to clinical trials activity.
- Provide on‑site clinical support to the Chemotherapy Suite and Clinical Trials Unit when required.
2. Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Participation
- Actively participate in the weekly Breast MDT and other relevant tumour‑site meetings.
- Work closely with surgical, radiology, pathology, and allied health colleagues to deliver seamless, evidence‑based cancer pathways.
3. Medical Staff Supervision & Education
- Support the training, supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff, Trust doctors and non‑consultant grades.
- Participate in recruitment processes for junior staff, as delegated.
- Promote a high‑quality learning environment and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Working for our organisation
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you require mor information of the role and responsibilities, please see attached job description.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Medical Oncology or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview
Qualifications:
Essential criteria
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- MD, PhD, or equivalent higher degree
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
- Broad-based training in Medical Oncology
- Broad-based general professional training in general medicine
- IT skills and computer literacy
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff
Experience
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
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 Arnab Datta
- Job title
- Care Group Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Raksha Jina - General Manager
email: [email protected]
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