Consultant - Clin Oncology (Head, Neck & Thyroid)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Head, Neck & Thyroid) based at St James's University Hospital in Leeds. The post focuses on Head, Neck and Thyroid cancers and integrates systemic therapy, radioiodine treatment and radiotherapy within the Leeds Cancer Centre.

Ideal candidates will hold FRCR (or equivalent) and be on, or eligible for, the Specialist Register.

Qualifications

• FRCR (or equivalent) required for Consultant level.
• On Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Head & Neck and Thyroid MDTs, departmental meetings and teaching.
• Deliver systemic therapy, radioiodine treatment and radiotherapy for Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers.
• Support research, service development and pathway redesign within Leeds Cancer Centre.

Education

FRCR (or equivalent)

Job description

Consultant - Clin Oncology (Head, Neck & Thyroid)

Required to fill this new, 10PA post within the Clinical Oncology Department at St Jamess University Hospital with a special interest in Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers, delivering systemic therapy, radioiodine treatment and radiotherapy. The post will support established and experienced multi-disciplinary non-surgical Oncology Head & Neck and Thyroid teams. The Head & Neck and Thyroid work will both be delivered at the Leeds Cancer Centre.

Main duties of the job

There will be opportunities to contribute to Head & Neck and Thyroid MDTs in addition to departmental meetings, teaching, research and service developments. This is an exciting time to join our Head & Neck and Thyroid services as we are currently looking at pathway redesign and developing the services and the wider teams. Leeds Cancer Centre is one of the most prestigious oncology departments in the UK, providing an ideal infrastructure for high quality multidisciplinary cancer services and ensuring the best outcomes for the catchment population of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Cancer Network. LTHT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across WYAAT, we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: 'Redefining Success in Oncology: Balancing Survival, Quality of Life, and the Patient Experience'.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact: Alison Young – Clinical Director: [e-mail].

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Monday 11 January 2027.

The successful applicant should possess FRCR (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

Applicants should have established skills in Clinical Oncology and its related specialties, including Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time.

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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.