Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Haematological Oncology & Thyroid

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint a permanent 10 session Consultant Clinical Oncologist. This post will support the Haematology service and Thyroid service with relevant clinical research activities, audit and teaching. This includes responsibility for the radiotherapy delivery (including Proton Beam therapy) for patients with haematological malignancies/disorders, and delivery of radiotherapy, radionuclide therapy and systemic therapies for patients with thyroid cancer. In addition, we would be looking for the postholder to lead and continue to develop the research and academic profile for the teams. The appointee will attend relevant MDTs and outpatient clinics and also participate in the attending ward rota as well as on-call rotas.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and passionate Clinical Oncologist who will work with a committed multi-disciplinary team consisting of Medical and Clinical Oncologists as well as Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registrars as well as our dedicated admin team. This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class service delivering excellent care and committed to research.

CV required with application

Main Duties of the Job

This post is responsible for the radiotherapy delivery (including Proton Beam therapy) for patients with haematological malignancies/disorders, and delivery of radiotherapy, radionuclide therapy and systemic therapies for patients with thyroid cancer. The appointee will attend relevant MDTs and outpatient clinics. They will participate in the clinical oncology attending ward rota as well as on-call rotas.

This post includes the MSCC lead role and attendance at the weekly spinal MDT.

As well as service delivery, a key element of this role will be leading and contributing to the research and academic development of the department. Finally, this post will support the haematology service and relevant clinical research activities, audit and teaching. This work includes supervising training and non-training positions within the department as required.

It is also recognized that this complex service is constantly evolving and that development and change within this role is expected. Flexibility will be retained in order to respond to individual experience, skills or interests of the appointee.

About Us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

1. University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
4. Eastman Dental Hospital
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specializes in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Date Posted

16 April 2025

Pay Scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum + London weighting (on-call Cat B, 1%)

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference Number

309-UCLH-5828-B

Job Locations

University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• MB,BS or equivalent Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice and revalidated as appropriate.
• On GMC Specialist Register for Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.
• MRCP or equivalent NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology by date of interview. FRCR or equivalent
• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in clinical oncology
• Experience in sarcoma
• Experience of and ability to work in multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to take clinical responsibility above SpR grade

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Management of all aspects of care of patients undergoing palliative chemotherapy

Desirable

• Undertaken advanced communications skills course

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• Evidence of management/leadership roles
• Understand the requirements of governance and clinical audit
• Experience in organising clinical audit
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement project within oncology
• Evidence of management training
• Evidence of ability to take responsibility
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and manage time effectively and efficiently

Research

Essential

• Evidence of research activity
• Evidence of GCP training

Desirable

• Research in relevant clinical field
• Evidence of first authored publications/peer-reviewed publications

Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience of teaching medical students and junior medical staff

Desirable

• Undertaken training as an educational supervisor
• Teaching qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address:
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG

Employer's Website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk