Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Breast and Skin

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a substantive Consultant Oncologist with a specialist interest in Breast and Skin cancers. Based at the Dyson Cancer Centre (opened 2024), you’ll join a cohesive, forward‑looking oncology team dedicated to compassionate, personalised cancer care and integrated pathways.

The role emphasizes teaching, research, and leadership within a thriving service.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• MRCP or overseas equivalent SCE Medical Oncology.
• Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within six months).
• MD or PhD.
• Relevant Experience Essential.
• Specific sub-specialist skills and experience required as per job description.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Management and Administrative Experience Essential.
• Understanding of clinical governance requirements.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Ability to develop multi-professional team.
• Experience in service development.
• Attendance at management training course and evidence of learning from it.
• Experience in organising / supervising audit.
• Teaching Experience Essential.
• Experience of supervising junior doctors.
• Ability to teach clinical skills.
• Experience of supervising SpRs / postgraduate research.
• Post graduate teaching qualification.
• Research Experience Essential.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• Sound knowledge of Oncology evidence-base in Urology and Skin Cancer.
• Evidence of involvement in clinical research.
• Personal Research Publications, Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work with ability to reflect and learn from experiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to continuing medical education.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
• Honesty and probity.
• Experience in motivating teams.
• Experience of conflict resolution

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical opinion and take full independent responsibility for the care of oncology patients.
• Lead and develop a multi-professional oncology team and contribute to service development.
• Involve in teaching, supervision of junior doctors, and postgraduate research.
• Support governance, audit, and continuous professional development activities.

Skills

GMC registration

MRCP or SCE Medical Oncology

Specialist Register entry

Relevant experience

Sub-specialist skills

Clinical governance

Team leadership

Service development

Management training

Audit supervision

Teaching experience

Supervising junior doctors

Teaching clinical skills

Postgraduate research supervision

Research experience

Clinical research application

Publications

Interpersonal skills

Communication with patients and GPs

Continuing medical education

Professional responsibilities

Motivating teams

Conflict resolution

Education

MD or PhD

Postgraduate teaching qualification

Job description

If you're passionate about delivering excellent oncology care, committed to teamwork, and excited by the chance to be part of a forward-looking service, we'd love to welcome you.

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MRCP or overseas equivalent SCE Medical Oncology
• Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within six months)
• Desirable
• MD or PhD
• Relevant Experience Essential
• Specific sub-specialist skills and experience required as per job description
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Management and Administrative Experience Essential
• Understanding of clinical governance requirements
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to develop multi-professional team
• Experience in service development
• Desirable
• Attendance at management training course and evidence of learning from it
• Experience in organising / supervising audit
• Teaching Experience Essential
• Experience of supervising junior doctors
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Desirable
• Experience of supervising SpRs / postgraduate research
• Post graduate teaching qualification
• Research Experience Essential
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Sound knowledge of Oncology evidence-base in Urology and Skin Cancer
• Evidence of involvement in clinical research
• Desirable
• Personal Research Publications, Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work with ability to reflect and learn from experiences
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Honesty and probity
• Desirable
• Experience in motivating teams
• Experience of conflict resolution
  Help us shape the future of cancer care at the Royal United Hospitals Bath. We're seeking a dedicated Consultant Oncologist who is ready to be part of something bold.

We are recruiting a 10 PA substantive consultant oncologist who has specialist interest in Breast and Skin cancers. You will be joining a dynamic and friendly team of both established and new oncologists who value teamwork and input into many national roles. You will be based in our state of the art Dyson Cancer Centre which opened in 2024 at the RUH. It was purpose-built to change the way we deliver cancer care. This flagship facility is more than just bricks and mortar - it's a place of hope, innovation, and healing - and now we have this opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious oncologist to join our cohesive team who is committed to providing the local population with excellent care. You'll be part of a service that is already delivering outstanding care, but now has the space, ambition, and energy to do even more. We are committed to leading the way in compassionate, personalised cancer treatment, underpinned by modern technology, integrated pathways, and a supportive, learning-focused environment. We want to hear from professionals with vision, compassion, and a commitment to clinical excellence to come and make a difference., At the RUH we are proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a swimming pool!

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MRCP or overseas equivalent SCE Medical Oncology
• Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within six months)
• Desirable
• MD or PhD
• Relevant Experience Essential
• Specific sub-specialist skills and experience required as per job description
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Management and Administrative Experience Essential
• Understanding of clinical governance requirements
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to develop multi-professional team
• Experience in service development
• Desirable
• Attendance at management training course and evidence of learning from it
• Experience in organising / supervising audit
• Teaching Experience Essential
• Experience of supervising junior doctors
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Desirable
• Experience of supervising SpRs / postgraduate research
• Post graduate teaching qualification
• Research Experience Essential
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Sound knowledge of Oncology evidence-base in Urology and Skin Cancer
• Evidence of involvement in clinical research
• Desirable
• Personal Research Publications, Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work with ability to reflect and learn from experiences
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Honesty and probity
• Desirable
• Experience in motivating teams
• Experience of conflict resolution

Why come and join us?

• You'll be based in the brand-new Dyson Cancer centre designed by patients, staff, and the future of oncology in mind
• You'll be part of a growing and supportive team who have a strong multi-disciplinary ethos
• There'll be opportunities to shape services, develop sub-specialty interests, and get involved in teaching, research, and innovation
• We have strong academic links and collaborate with regional networks and universities
• You'll be joining a Trust that values its people, with wellbeing, development, and flexibility built into our culture.