Consultant Medical Oncologist Melanoma, Skin Renal

Posted 12 days ago by NHS

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 1
Job Description
Consultant Medical Oncologist - Melanoma, Skin & Renal

Closing date: 26 June 2026

This role is based in Brighton with a clinic in Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, and is part of UHSussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities
  • Outpatient clinical activity, including assessment of melanoma, skin and renal oncology patients.
  • Caring for general oncology inpatients and reviewing patients in the same day emergency care unit.
  • Participation in an out of hours oncology on call rota.
  • Clinical leadership, MDT attendance, and active participation.
  • Teaching medical students and registrars.
  • Clinical research opportunities and clinical trial leadership and delivery.
  • SACT prescribing, clinical governance meetings and ward reviews when appropriate.
Person Specification
  • MBBS, FRCR or equivalent specialist qualification.
  • Full and specialist registration with GMC (including licence to practise); eligible for registration within six months of interview.
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or within six months of receiving it; or proof of equivalent qualifications if trained abroad.
  • Higher Degree (e.g., MSc, PhD).
  • Evidence of training across a broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites.
  • Interest and training for a large gastrointestinal oncology post (if applicable).
Clinical Skills & Experience
  • Experience in multiple oncology tumour sites.
Knowledge
  • Broad experience in and outside specialty.
Organisation & Planning
  • Experience working in multi professional teams.
  • Understanding of NHS clinical governance and resource constraints.
  • Evidence of managerial skills: achievements or courses attended.
Teaching Skills
  • Evidence of interest and commitment to teaching.
  • Recognised teaching qualification.
Academic & Research
  • Experience in audit participation.
  • Research experience and publications.
  • Prizes and honours.
  • Appropriate academic progression to date.
Personal Attributes
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Submission for Disclosure and Barring Service check is required in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)