Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Head & Neck and Urology

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; Sur place; GBP 85 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Wellbeing support

Swimming pool

Induction for new consultants

Academic links

Résumé du poste

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a substantive Consultant Oncologist with a special interest in Urology and Head & Neck cancers. You will join a dynamic, forward‑looking team based in the Dyson Cancer Centre, opened in 2024, delivering integrated oncology care in a supportive environment.

The post offers teaching, research, and service development opportunities within a multidisciplinary framework, with strong academic links and a clear commitment to

Qualifications

• GMC registration with licence to practise is required.
• MRCP or overseas equivalent SCE in Medical Oncology.
• Entry on Specialist Register or expect within six months.
• MD or PhD is desirable; significant research experience preferred.
• Relevant clinical experience in oncology is essential.
• Postgraduate teaching qualification and teaching experience are desirable.
• Experience supervising junior doctors and conducting audits is expected.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert clinical opinion on emergency and elective issues in Urology and Head & Neck oncology.
• Take full and independent responsibility for patient clinical care.
• Contribute to service development, governance, and efficient running of the department.
• Organise and supervise audits; teach and supervise SpRs/postgraduate researchers.
• Develop sub-specialty interests; participate in teaching, research, and innovation.

Connaissances

Clinical governance

Team leadership

Teaching in hospital

Auditing

Formation

Full GMC registration

MRCP or overseas SCE in Medical Oncology

Entry on Specialist Register

MD or PhD

Postgraduate teaching qualification

Research experience

Description du poste

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 Urological and Head & Neck 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! The job is 10 PAs with 8.5:1.5 DCC:SPA split providing full oncological radiotherapy and systemic services for patients with Urology and Skin 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.