Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
8 months (Fixed Term Contract)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
218-T3-LCT-7838261
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Town
Coventry
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 N/A
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/03/2026 23:59
Interview date
17/04/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Locum Consultant Clinical / Medical Oncologist Colorectal/Gynaecology

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Job overview

This Oncology Consultant post will be based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW and South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust (SWUFT). The appointee will work in site specific local and specialist MDTs at UHCW and SWUFT.

The appointee will work with site specific local and specialist MDTs for Gynaecological Cancers at UHCW and Colorectal cancers at SWUFT. The typical new patient caseload is expected to be on average 5 per week in a 10PA job plan, and up to 210 per annum based on 42 working weeks of routine work (excluding leave and on-call).

The role is supported by a dedicated CNS team. You will be expected to support the Acute Oncology Service and the Oncology ward in–patient care, as necessary on working days. Patients will be treated in the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site and Rugby St. Cross Hospital. SWUFT patients are treated in the Aylesford unit at Warwick hospital and the Rigby unit at Stratford hospital. 

 

Main duties of the job

This Clinical Oncology Consultant post will be based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) and South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust (SWUFT). The appointee will work with site specific local and specialist MDTs for Gynaecological cancers at the UHCW and Colorectal cancers at SWUFT. The typical new patient caseload is expected to be around 5 per week, and up to 210 per annum overall, based on 42 working weeks of routine work (excluding leave and on-call).

 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  1. The appointee will take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
  2. The appointee will provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
  3. The appointee will develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in their specialties and work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards including the development of treatment protocols and guidelines.
  4. The appointee will attend the site-specific MDTs and participate in, and support, the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant junior team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social workers, Palliative Care and Psychology services for patients and families.
  5. The appointee will take part in the departmental audit programme as well as participating in multidisciplinary audit relating to their area of clinical interest.
  6. The appointee will participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
  7. The appointee will supervise trainees working in the Department and will assist in their training and appraisal, including acting as Educational / Clinical supervisor.
  8. The appointee will participate in the Trust Performance and Annual Appraisal process and be responsible for ensuring that they support the principles of revalidation by the General Medical Council.
  9. The appointee will be committed to, and involved in, clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit – this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice including adherence to ISO9001 and IR(ME)R.
  10. The appointee will participate in Departmental Error Reviews and will support the Departmental and Trust clinical risk management policies and procedures.
  11. The appointee will participate in monthly mortality and morbidity meetings.
  12. The appointee will participate in the on-call rota.
  13. They will share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
  14. They will comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
  15. As a senior member of the medical team, the post holder, will provide clinical Leadership and support for the effective development of site-specific services and attend the relevant operational meetings.
  16. The appointee will work within the department to seek ways of improving the efficiency of the service without sacrificing quality.
  17. The appointee will fulfil all timetable commitments
  18. The post holder will be expected to liaise with their consultant colleagues in providing internal cover for annual leave and sick leave and under exceptional circumstances this may require some flexibility in the post holder’s hours.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria

Experience / Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Katerine Marshall
Job title
Consultant Oncologist and Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476967848
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies