Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Colorectal and Gynaecology

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal United Hospitals Bath as a Consultant Oncologist in a newly built state-of-the-art cancer centre. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to innovative cancer care, contributing to research and teaching within a supportive environment. This role offers 10 PAs with developmental opportunities for both experienced and new consultants.

Benefits

Opportunities for teaching and research

Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

Wellbeing programs and facilities

Flexible working hours available

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• MRCP or overseas equivalent SCE Medical Oncology required.
• Entry on Specialist Register (or expected within six months).

Responsibilities

• Provide full oncological radiotherapy and systemic services for patients with colorectal and gynaecology cancers.
• Participate in mentoring programs for new consultants.
• Contribute to service development and clinical governance.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Critical Analysis

Communication

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

Entry on Specialist Register

Job description

Job summary

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 with a specialist interests in colorectal and gynaecology 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.

Main duties of the job

The roles are 10 PAs with 8.5:1.5 DCC:SPA split providing full oncological radiotherapy and systemic services for patients with colorectal and gynaecology cancers.

There is scope for less than full time working for applicants wishing to work less than 10 PAs.

For first year consultants there will be a reduction in outpatient clinic commitment with mentoring, including a new consultant induction programme, to enable new consultants to find their feet, build confidence and relationships within the department and wider trust.

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.

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.

About us

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!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please find attached a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

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 Gynaecology and Colorectal Cancer
• Evidence of involvement in clinical research

Desirable

• Personal Research Publications

Personal Attributes

Essential

• 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

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 Gynaecology and Colorectal Cancer
• Evidence of involvement in clinical research

Desirable

• Personal Research Publications

Personal Attributes

Essential

• 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

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

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