Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Neuro Oncology and Thyroid

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol seeks a Consultant Clinical Oncologist specializing in Neuro oncology and Thyroid cancers. The role involves delivering comprehensive patient care, working with established teams, and contributing to a dynamic department. Flexible working arrangements are available to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice.
• Completed Specialist Training in Oncology.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all aspects of clinical care including outpatient clinics and ward rounds.
• Participate in radiotherapy planning and relevant MDTs.
• On-call commitment for patient care.

Skills

Oncology

Neuro oncology

Thyroid cancer

Communication

Education

MRCP or equivalent

FRCR or equivalent

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD

Job description

Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Neuro Oncology and Thyroid

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 7 sessions per week Job ref 387-M7601-MP

Site BHOC Town Bristol Salary £105,504 - £139,882 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/05/2025 23:59 Interview date 18/06/2025

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Consultant Clinical Oncologist with specialist skills in the management Neuro oncology and Thyroid cancers

7 PAs

Job Overview

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Oncologist with specialist skills in the management of Neuro oncology and Thyroid cancers.

Main duties of the job

This is a new substantive post the post holder will be based at the Bristol site and will join established teams of consultants for the delivery of care. The postholder will deliver all aspects of clinical care for patients in the services they are supporting including outpatient clinics, ward rounds, radiotherapy planning, attendance at relevant MDTs and have an on call commitment.

The adult Oncology department has 36 (not all full time) consultants who work across Bristol and Weston. The Bristol site provides services to a catchment population of 2.2 million people. The radiotherapy department offers IMRT, high dose rate brachytherapy, SABR, Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery and molecular radiotherapy (radioligand therapy). Adult systemic anticancer treatment (SACT) is delivered in our 30 bedded in-patient unit, 20 chair chemotherapy day unit or in our two community units.

The successful candidates for this post must be registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice and should have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date in Oncology within six months of the date of interview.

Whilst the advertised post is for 7 PAs, candidates who are looking for a full time position are encouraged to contact us to discuss. We also welcome enquiries from individuals who may have interests in other tumour sites.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy for a more detailed person specification and job description.

or an informal discussion please contact Dr Matthew Beasley ([e-mail] ) , Clinical Lead for Oncology, or Sophie Baugh ([e-mail] ), General Manager of Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre via the Management Office on 0117 34 26291.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• MRCP or equivalent .
• FRCR or equivalent
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Oncology
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across a wide range of oncological situations both elective and emergency.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Specialist experience in neuro oncology and thyroid cancer
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Broad range of IT skills

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
• Formal teaching qualification
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.