Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in U&L GI and CUP

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in U&L GI and CUP

The closing date is 06 July 2025

Applications are invited for the above post of Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in GI and CUP cancers, based in Brighton but with cross site working in Eastbourne (ESHT) and Worthing Hospitals, as part of UHSussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The "Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service" is a team of oncologists who are employed through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust working across the county providing clinical and medical oncology care to the population of Sussex. This includes provision of non-surgical cancer treatments across 5 hospital locations - Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing, Hastings, Eastbourne, and acute service support in Chichester.

The new appointee will work alongside colleagues in the GI & CUP sites reference groups which comprises of a mutliprofessional team including clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists and cancer support workers.

The appointee will have an On Call Commitment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on a >1:9 rota (currently 1 in 20).

Main duties of the job

The appointee will join the team of 30 Clinical/medical consultant oncologists who work across Sussex (Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Hastings) in delivering a comprehensive oncology service for patients from across the Trust. Key duties will include regular outpatient clinics, MDM attendance, SACT prescribing and oversight, clinical supervision of non-medical staff, clinical governance, service developments, ward reviews and on call. It is also anticipated that the successful applicant will take an active role in education for trainees at all grades.

The appointee will contribute to teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff and AHP/nurses. Applicants are encouraged to take part in Research and Audit and support junior team members in their Audit projects.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

See job description and person specification for full details Learning and Development Attend mandatory training updates as required. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process. Actively participate in job planning and attend a divisional job planning review Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service. General information for applicants As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications Further Information For help with the application process for this post contact Dr Anna Olsson-Brown, Medical Oncologist and Clinical Director:

Person Specification Experience & Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Clinical Skills & Experience

• oEvidence of training in broad spectrum of clinical oncology tumour sites
• oInterest and training suitable for a CNS cancer Clinical oncology post

Knowledge

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation Planning

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• oRecognised teaching qualification

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Academic & Research

• oEvidence of participation in audit
• Research Experience
• Publications
• Prizes and Honours

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Eastbourne and Worthing Hospitals and must be prepared to travel to all sites

Eastbourne and Worthing Hospitals and must be prepared to travel to all sites