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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent: 0.1 PA associated to on call duties
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (0.1PA for on-call)
Job ref
158-25-267-CLI
Employer
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/11/2025 23:59
Interview date
24/11/2025

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Sarcoma and Lung

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.

We operate a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) approach when recruiting new colleagues. VBR helps us to attract and select employees whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the Trust. For more information on our vision, mission and values please see here - Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk)

If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.  It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.

Right to work: Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

 

Job overview

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

 

Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Sarcoma and Lung

This post presents a unique and exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to drive an exciting, expanding cancer service in the Sarcoma and Lung team. This post supports major strategic investment by The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust (CCC) to expand and develop within the team's provision and research focused work for patient benefit.

The Sarcoma and Lung oncology team are based in the brand new, state-of-the-art CCC-L building. Sarcoma clinics operate at the central site Liverpool (Central). The post holder will also support the Northern  Lung hub which is based at Aintree Hospital and Liverpool (Central) clinics  with some consultations being held remotely.

This post is a full time permanent position (10PA) with 0.1PA for on-call duties. 

Main duties of the job

The post has the following broad remits:

  • To contribute to the overall leadership of the Sarcoma and Lung service and to the delivery of the service to the Central (CCCL) and Northern sectors.
  • To contribute to and support the wider research programme for the Lung and Sarcoma in Liverpool
  • To participate in the educational programmes for trainees

 In addition to the site specific teams there is a broad range of teams in place to support all CCC patients through their cancer journey including Inpatient and Outpatient Matrons, Specialist Oncology nurses (clinical and research), Specialist Palliative Care Team, Enhanced Supportive Care Team, Social Worker, Cancer Psychology Services, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Cytotoxic Pharmacy, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist.

Good communication skills, the ability to work as a team member, and offer a high standard of clinical opinion are essential requirements. Participation in the Trust consultant appraisal system and Royal College of Radiologists CPD programme are expected. Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register of the GMC before taking up the Consultant appointment or within six months of their CCT on the interview date.

 

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. 

We are - 

  • Kind

  • Empowered

  • Responsible

  • Inclusive

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full and Specialist registration (as well as a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
  • FRCR (or equivalent)
  • Applicants who are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by the date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant certificate of training in communication
  • Higher degree of PhD or MD by postgraduate thesis (or evidence of equivalent research training/experience)

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of specialist training in the management of Lymphoma and Urology malignancies
  • Experience of managing patients on clinical trials
  • Experience of clinical audit
Desirable criteria
  • Post-CCT experience in management Lung malignancies

Teaching experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to teach all grades of clinical staff, including those in training
  • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
  • Experience of supervising medical trainees

Management and Administrative experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience and evidence of collaborative work across clinical network groups and in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Development of clinical pathways
  • Experience and evidence of service improvement
  • Insight into managing and leading clinical teams
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of budget management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Bunby
Job title
DD for Rad Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 556 5176
Additional information

Associate Medical Director,  Dr Azman Ibrahim - [email protected] 

Clinical Director, Dr Richard Walshaw, rwalshaw.nhs.net 

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