Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Medical Oncology Consultant - Sarcoma and Urology

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


North East England
Temporary
Medical Specialist
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 2342267


Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Locum consultant in Medical Oncology with a special interest in the medical management of Sarcoma and Urological malignancies. The successful candidate will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites. Please get in touch with us to discuss this post and what we could offer you. We will work with you to create a suitable job plan

Main duties of the job

The post-holder's duties will be primarily at the Churchill Hospital, in Oxford and Horton Hospital, in Banbury. It is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations or outreach district general hospital clinics, including the Horton Hospital in Banbury, Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital (part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust) and Milton Keynes Hospital. Each 4-hour clinic has 2 new and 8 follow up patients; for a 42-week year, a full-time post holder is likely to see 250 - 300 new patients.

This role includes an approximate 1 in 25 consultant of the week on-call rota.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Details
Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SUWON-MS-8239095-S1

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7LJ

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

The post specialises in Sarcoma and Urological malignancies, and will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites. The post-holder will also participate in a rota for Consultant of the week, AOS for the oncology ward and triage at the Churchill Hospital. We are keen that the post holder undertakes and supports the development of our telemedicine clinics, and there will be the opportunity to contribute to service improvement projects in this field.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post specialises in Sarcoma and Urological malignancies, and will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites. The post-holder will also participate in a rota for Consultant of the week, AOS for the oncology ward and triage at the Churchill Hospital. We are keen that the post holder undertakes and supports the development of our telemedicine clinics, and there will be the opportunity to contribute to service improvement projects in this field.

Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
  • MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
  • GMC
  • CCT or CESR in Medical Oncology; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable
  • Higher Medical / Research degree
Experience
Essential
  • General training in Medical Oncology to specialist level or equivalent
  • General training in all aspects of medical oncology and tumour sites
  • Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
  • Research / Clinical trial experience / Publications
  • Uro-oncology experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
  • Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Medical Oncology in a large teaching hospital.
  • Good personal and interpersonal skills
  • Good English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
  • Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
  • Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
  • ICH GCP training within last 12 months. Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials.
Desirable
  • Publication of research
  • Management training and experience
  • Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for Its modernisation.
  • Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
  • MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
  • GMC
  • CCT or CESR in Medical Oncology; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable
  • Higher Medical / Research degree
Experience
Essential
  • General training in Medical Oncology to specialist level or equivalent
  • General training in all aspects of medical oncology and tumour sites
  • Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
  • Research / Clinical trial experience / Publications
  • Uro-oncology experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
  • Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Medical Oncology in a large teaching hospital.
  • Good personal and interpersonal skills
  • Good English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
  • Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
  • Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
  • ICH GCP training within last 12 months. Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials.
Desirable
  • Publication of research
  • Management training and experience
  • Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for Its modernisation.
  • Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
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).

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).

Employer details
Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7LJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7LJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)