Job summary

This JD is awaiting RCP approval and is being advertised retrospectively.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant in Medical Oncology with a Breast subspecialty to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, based primarily at Northwick Park Hospital. This is a substantive, full-time post with 10 Programmed Activities (PAs); however, PAs are negotiable and can be discussed at the time of interview.

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.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you require mor information of the role and responsibilities, please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• 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

• MRCP (or equivalent)

Desirable

• MD, PhD, or equivalent higher degree

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Broad-based training in Medical Oncology
• Broad-based general professional training in general medicine
• IT skills and computer literacy

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff

Experience

Desirable

• NHS experience within the last 3 years
• Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).