Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Neuro Oncology and Thyroid

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Oncologist is sought at a leading NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol. The role involves managing Neuro oncology and Thyroid cancers, contributing to a multidisciplinary team, and providing comprehensive patient care. The successful candidate will join a well-established department serving a large population, with opportunities for professional development and research involvement.

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration with the GMC required.
• Specialist experience in neuro oncology and thyroid cancer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all aspects of clinical care including outpatient clinics and ward rounds.
• Participate in radiotherapy planning and attend relevant MDTs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

MRCP or equivalent

FRCR or equivalent

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Neuro Oncology and Thyroid

The closing date is 21 May 2025

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.

About us

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.

Job 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

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.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)