Consultant Oncologist - Clinical & Medical Oncology

Consultant Oncologist - Clinical & Medical Oncology

This is a permanent Consultant post in Medical or Clinical Oncology based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, with occasional duties at Kettering General Hospital as part of the wider University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) NHS Group. The post offers the opportunity to specialise in one or more tumour sites including Breast, Lung and Thoracic, Lower Gastrointestinal, Gynaecological, Urological, Lymphoma, Germ Cell, GIST, Sarcoma, Cancers of Unknown Primary (CUP), and Acute Oncology within a fully integrated, multidisciplinary service.

The department encourages active involvement in advanced treatment techniques, service development, research, clinical trials, and education, with access to modern facilities including state-of-the-art radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapy suites, and support from expanded clinical roles such as Consultant Radiographers, Pharmacists, and Nurse Specialists.

It is essential that the post-holder:

• Holds the MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification.
• Is on the GMC specialist register, or will obtain a relevant CCT within 6 months of interview.

This post represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated consultant to develop a specialist portfolio, contribute to service innovation, and participate in academic and clinical leadership within a supportive, forward looking oncology service.

Main duties of the job

The post is initially structured as 10 Programmed Activities (PAs):

• 8.5 PAs for Direct Clinical Care (DCC)
• 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
• 1 in 12 on call commitments

The timetable is provided as a broad outline; the final schedule will be agreed with the post-holder on appointment. As the service grows, the post-holder will be expected to work flexibly in line with the new Consultant Contract, adapting to the evolving needs of the department.

Most consultants dedicate 1.5 PAs to SPA, supporting activities such as revalidation, appraisal, audit, CPD, mortality and morbidity meetings, and mandatory training. Additional opportunities include Clinical Lead roles, departmental initiatives, and serving as a Clinical Supervisor for trainees. SPA allocation and remuneration will be adjusted appropriately.

The post offers a unique opportunity to shape and develop the oncology service, contribute to multidisciplinary care, research, and education, and build a specialist portfolio within a supportive, forward looking team.

Job responsibilities

The post offers a unique opportunity to shape and develop the oncology service, contribute to multidisciplinary care, research, and education, and build a specialist portfolio within a supportive, forward looking team.

Qualifications & Training

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty
• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
• Oncology Sub specialist accreditation or equivalent.

Teaching / Audit & QI

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

Management Experience

• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

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.

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

UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.