Clinical Oncology Consultant – Breast & HPB

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in breast and hepatobiliary cancers at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre. The post is permanent with 10 programmed activities (PA) and supports teaching, research, and service development.

The role involves joining established multidisciplinary teams and may require cross-site work across Trust sites to meet service needs, with travel time considered in line with terms.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• MRCP or equivalent is expected.
• FRCR or equivalent is required.
• Entry on the Specialist Register (or expected within 12 months) is required.
• MD or PhD are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre as a Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in breast and hepatobiliary cancers.
• Permanent post with 10 programmed activities (PA).
• Work within established multidisciplinary teams and contribute to service development, teaching and research.
• Engage in cross-site working across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites as needed.

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

FRCR or equivalent

Specialist Register entry (or expected within 12 months)

MD or PhD

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Clinical Oncology Consultant – Breast & HPB

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) as a Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in breast and hepatobiliary cancers.

The post is for a permanent (10 PA) Clinical Oncologist.

The successful candidate will join established multidisciplinary teams within a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities to contribute to service development, teaching, and research within a highly regarded oncology service.

Main duties of the job

BHOC is one of the UK's leading comprehensive cancer centres, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across the South West. The centre brings together a wide range of specialist services including radiotherapy, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, systemic anti-cancer therapies, haematology, palliative care, clinical psychology, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and adolescent and young adult cancer services.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• Entry on the Specialist Register (or expected within 12 months )
• MD or PhD

Experience

• Broad oncology background with specific skills as required in the agreed job description
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across a wide range of oncological situations both elective and emergency.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Specialist experience in Breast and HPB cancers

Knowledge & Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Commitment to continuing medical education.
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty skills in oncology.
• IT Skills

Clinical Governance & Audit

• Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to the speciality.
• Experience in organising audit.
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running specialist service.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.

Research

• Knowledge of the ethics, principles and practice of clinical research and proven participation in clinical research.
• GCP training.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the Directorate.
• Experience in implementing, developing and evaluating undergraduate and/or postgraduate training.
• Interest in clinical research and experience in supervising undergraduate +/- postgraduate research projects

Teaching & Training

• Experience and interest in teaching of staff, both undergraduate and postgraduate and from all disciplines
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it.
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant.
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant.
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, communication & team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
• Ability to be a flexible team member.

Other

• Enquiring and critical approach to work
• Ability to access places of work easily
• Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK.
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

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