Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby & Burton are seeking to recruit a Consultant Clinical Oncologist, who, together with 17 other Consultant Oncologists, will provide a comprehensive service for the people of Southern Derbyshire and East Staffordshire.

We are looking for a Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Lung, Gynae, and/or CRC; however, there could be some flexibility, and we would be happy to discuss this.

The posts are based at the Royal Derby Hospital with work at Queens Hospital Burton, providing Cancer Services for the population of Southern Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire.

The Cancer Business Unit is proud to offer high-quality clinical care within flexible and sustainable job plan structures. We positively encourage part-time working and are happy to recruit less than full-time candidates to complement our existing medical team. If your preference is for less than full-time hours, we are happy to discuss further.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be responsible for:

1. Provision of a comprehensive service in Oncology with consultant colleagues, including new patient and follow-up clinics at Derby and Burton. The Department also undertakes a variety of joint clinics with other specialties.
2. Provision of emergency cover and reciprocal cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave, on a shared basis. This will include care of patients and supervision of junior doctors.
3. The care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the Department.
4. Undertaking teaching/training duties as required and actively participating in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programmes.
5. Participating in clinical and medical audit and actively contributing to both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance.
6. Actively participating in continuing medical education (CME).

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best health for the local population and communities by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we work as a Trust, and these behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of our work.

In return, we offer:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership development
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond
• Other staff benefits such as employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and a car scheme

Key facts about our Trust

• We see on average 4,810 outpatient appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with an average of 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network daily, making us the 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit approximately 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, we undertook nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations across 57 theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres.
• We perform over 140 elective procedures each working day.

Date posted: 23 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 320-MDR-7135041-SM

Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE

Job description

Please refer to the detailed job description attached for an overview of responsibilities within the Cancer Business Unit.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• FRCR or equivalent
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register or CCT or within 6 months of CCT attainment at interview; evidence of GMC processing must be provided prior to interview
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• MBBS or equivalent

Qualifications (Desirable):

• Additional higher medical/scientific degree

Experience (Essential):

• Training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in Clinical Oncology
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Research experience

Experience (Desirable):

• Experience above SpR grade
• Peer-reviewed publications

Knowledge (Desirable):

• Knowledge of Oncology within UHDB

Management and Admin Experience (Essential):

• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Clinical Governance
• Experience in Clinical Audit

Communication Skills (Essential):

• Experience in formal presentations

Desirable:

• Experience presenting at national/international conferences

Additional information

This post is subject to a DBS check. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcomed. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further details are available on NHS Careers and UK Visas & Immigration websites.

Employer details

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE

Website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/