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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Limited term project)
Hours
Part time - 9 sessions per week (0.1 PA associated to on call duties - 1%)
Job ref
158-26-228-CLI
Employer
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/10/2026 23:59
Interview date
19/10/2026

Employer heading

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust logo

Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Head and Neck and Sarcoma

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum 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.

We want our recruitment process to be fair, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. If you need support or a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team - 0151 5565176 or [email protected]. Adjustments may include alternative formats, extra time for assessments, communication support, accessible interview arrangements, interview questions prior to interview or other changes tailored to your needs.

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)

Sponsorship will only be assigned in line with Trust procedure and UKVI guidelines. For further information on role eligibility, please see here - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

 

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. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

 

Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Head and Neck and Sarcoma

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

The Head and Neck and Sarcoma oncology team are based in the brand new, state-of-the-art CCC-L building. Head and Neck clinics operate at 4 sites across the region including Liverpool (Central), Aintree (North), Arrowe Park and Countess of Chester. Sarcoma clinics will be held in the central main site CCCL. The post holder will support some consultations being held remotely.

This post is a locum part-time (9PA) post.

Main duties of the job

The post has the following broad remits:

  • To contribute to the overall leadership of the Head and Neck and Sarcoma service and to the delivery of the service.
  • To contribute to and support the wider research programme for the  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
  • GMC Licence to Practice
  • FRCR (or equivalent)
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 Head and Neck and Sarcoma malignancies
  • Experience of managing patients on clinical trials
  • Experience of clinical audit
Desirable criteria
  • Post-CCT experience in management Head and Neck and Sarcoma 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
  • Evidence of research activity and publications

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
Divisional Director for Rad Services
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Azman Ibrahim - [email protected]

Rick Walshaw -   [email protected]

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