Consultant in Clinical Oncology

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

Southampton

On-site

GBP 95,000 - 120,000

Full time

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Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Clinical Oncology. The role concentrates on radiotherapy and systemic therapy for head and neck and thyroid cancers within the regional service.

You will join a team of 24 Consultants and work closely with colleagues in a dynamic, teaching hospital environment. Start date in January 2027, with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
GMC registration with a licence to practise.
Broad experience in Clinical Oncology.
Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
Experience in radiotherapy and SACT management of head and neck and/or thyroid cancers in the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working with colleagues across the organisation.
Join the Clinical Oncology Team based at University Hospital Southampton and work with existing consultants to cover a wide range of clinical oncology cases.
Participate in the on-call rota with evening/night telephone advice and weekend ward rounds (~1:20).
Contribute to collaborative research, clinical trials, and medical student teaching.

Skills

Clinical oncology

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Organisation

Teaching

IT skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCP or equivalent

GMC registration with licence to practise

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Consultant in Clinical Oncology

Start Date: January 2027

Contract Type: Permanent

Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.

Main duties of the job

As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is very pleased to offer a 10.25 PA substantive Consultant Clinical Oncology post specialising in Head and Neck and Thyroid malignancies. We are looking for a motivated and collaborative colleague to join our team and department.

You will join a UHS-based team of 24 Consultants with 3 Consultants and 1 Specialist specialising in Head and Neck Cancer and 1 Consultant specialising in Thyroid Cancers. The main duties will focus on the radiotherapy and SACT treatment of patients at UHS and in the wider region.

For further details and to arrange a visit please contact Dr Paul Fenton, Clinical Lead for Clinical Oncology on Paul.Fenton@uhs.nhs.uk.

Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

You will work within the Clinical Oncology Team based at University Hospital Southampton providing a local and regional Oncology service. You will join a UHS-based team and work in conjunction with the existing 3 substantive Head and Neck Consultants, 1 Specialist and 1 substantive Thyroid Consultant. The role will cover the range of clinical oncology situations. By its nature there will be contribution to a wide range of related multidisciplinary teams.

You will participate in the Southampton Clinical Oncology on call rota. This provides evening / night time telephone advice during the week and ward rounds on Saturday and Sunday with a frequency of approximately 1:20.

The Clinical Oncology service based in Southampton provides a local and regional service; treating patients from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, further afield across Wessex, and also the Channel Islands. There is a collaborative approach with neighbouring Cancer Centres in Poole and Portsmouth, and active engagement in the Thames Valley and Wessex Operational Delivery Network (ODN).

There are 24 Consultant Clinical Oncologists and 2 SAS grade doctors working in the department. In addition, there are 13 Specialist Registrars who take part in the Wessex clinical oncology training programme.

The radiotherapy department continues to undergo major development and investment as part of an ongoing equipment replacement programme. There are currently 6 Southampton Elekta linacs with a matched Elekta Linac on the Basingstoke Hospital site (North Hampshire Hospitals) as a satellite unit. Surface-guidance and image-guidance is in routine practice. 2 Southampton linacs have Exac Trac and Hexa POD couch for SRS and Head and neck cancer treatments. A superficial/orthovoltage facility is available in Southampton for skin treatment

UHS has strong links with the University of Southampton and there will be opportunities to become involved in collaborative research, clinical trials and medical student teaching.

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, to a professional standard, in spoken and written English.

Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that candidates should provide confirmation of this from the relevant College or Faculty in the United Kingdom and attach the confirmation to your application.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

Additional Information

All applications must be made online via www.jobs.nhs.uk. CV or paper applications are not accepted.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 11th December 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 17th November 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
GMC registration with a licence to practise
Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
MRCP or equivalent
Broad experience in Clinical Oncology
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Experience in the radiotherapy and SACT management of head and neck and/or thyroid cancers in the past 3 years

Desirable criteria

CCT in Clinical Oncology (including up to 6 months before CCT) or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register
Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification
Experience of radionuclide treatments
Significant experience in Oncology researchExperience of working within the NHS

Aptitudes and Skills

Essential criteria

Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Ability to manage staff and resources
IT Skills

Desirable criteria