Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist in Acute Oncology and GI

NHS; Sutton No. 103; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Canada is seeking a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist for a 6-month fixed-term position. The post holder will manage acutely unwell patients and lead the Acute Oncology Service at ESTH, including involvement in clinical teaching and research. The role requires full GMC registration, significant oncology experience, and a commitment to communication and leadership. Opportunities for clinical research and professional development are available.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Clear career pathways

Flexible working requests

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and licence to practice required.
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications.
• CCT in Medical Oncology or within 6 months of obtaining it.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient board rounds and clinical reviews.
• Coordinate integration of patient care across surrounding Trusts.
• Supervise and teach doctors in training and clinical staff.

Skills

Broad based experience in oncology

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Patient centred care

Education

Full GMC Registration

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians

CCT in Medical Oncology

Higher degree MD or PHD

Job description

Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist in Acute Oncology and GI

This is a 6-month fixed-term post for a consultant in Acute Oncology and the GI service. The post holder will play a pivotal role in managing acutely unwell patients, leading service coordination, and acting as Clinical Lead for the Acute Oncology Service at ESTH, including oversight of national data submission, governance, and service development. They will participate in the RMH out-of-hours oncology on-call rota, supervise and teach doctors in training, contribute to multidisciplinary care, and support clinical research within the GI Unit. The role includes engagement in departmental meetings, audits, risk management, service improvement, and collaboration with oncology services across South-West London and RM Partners. The post holder will also support professional development, training programmes, and research leadership, with opportunities for academic recognition through ICR honorary faculty appointments, while fulfilling GMC revalidation and Continuing Medical Education requirements.

Main duties of the job

They will lead inpatient board rounds, clinical reviews, and the delivery of multidisciplinary team care, ensuring high standards of patient management. As Clinical Lead for the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) at ESTH, the post holder will coordinate patient care integration with surrounding Trusts, oversee service governance, compulsory national data submission (COSD), and contribute to ongoing service development, working closely with the AOS Lead Nurse and consultant colleagues to maintain continuity of service. The role includes supervision and teaching of doctors in training, visiting trainees, and other clinical staff, delivering bedside teaching, lectures, appraisals, and contributing to educational programme development while promoting Acute Oncology education through departmental meetings, quality forums, and grand rounds. The post holder will also engage in clinical and translational research, developing personal research interests, leading or contributing to national and international research projects, and supporting early-career researchers while providing medical leadership to the clinical research team. They will participate in audits, peer review, departmental risk management, and service improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of departmental objectives, efficient resource management, and compliance with GMC revalidation, Continuing Medical Education, and Trust policies.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description and person specification attached for further details about the post.

Person Specification

Status

• Full GMC Registration and licence to practice
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications
• CCT in Medical Oncology or equivalent or within 6 months' of obtaining it
• Higher degree MD or PHD

Experience

• Broad based experience in oncology, including systemic therapies
• Significant experience in clinical and translational research
• Significant interest and experience in the management of acute oncology patients
• Undergraduate and postgraduate training experience
• Management and leadership
• The ability to work in collaboration with consultant colleagues in other disciplines and across RM Partners
• Commitment to achieving excellence
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A patient centred approach to delivering care
• Committed to personal and professional development

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.