Consultant in Clinical Oncology

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Clinical Oncology. The role focuses on radiotherapy and systemic therapy for head and neck and thyroid malignancies, within a 24-consultant team.

The successful candidate will participate in on-call duties and contribute to multidisciplinary care. The post offers a substantive, permanent appointment starting January 2027, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, research collaboration, teaching, and regional

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• CCT in Clinical Oncology (or equivalent) or suitable qualifications to enter Specialist Register.
• Broad experience in Clinical Oncology and oncology research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care within the Clinical Oncology team.
• Contribute to radiotherapy and SACT management for head and neck and thyroid cancers.
• Participate in on-call rota and teaching within the department.

Skills

GMC registration

Clinical oncology expertise

Multidisciplinary team working

Teaching & training

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCP or equivalent

CCT in Clinical Oncology or equivalent

Tools

Elekta Linac systems

Exac Trac

Hexa POD

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Consultant in Clinical Oncology

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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 [e-mail].

Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.

About us

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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Job 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

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

• 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 of the radiotherapy and SACT management of head and neck and/or thyroid cancers in the past 3 years
• 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 research
• Experience of working within the NHS

Aptitudes and Skills

• 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
• Track record or research including presentation and/or publications

Living the Trust Values

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Working Together

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust