Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Breast Cancer)

Velindre Cancer Centre; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in Cardiff seeks a Consultant in Clinical Oncology specializing in breast cancer. The position involves collaboration in multidisciplinary teams, contributing to patient care, and participating in clinical trials. Ideal candidates will hold necessary UK qualifications and have experience in oncology.

Benefits

Mentoring scheme for newly appointed consultants

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Register requirement with CCT, CESR, or equivalent.
• FRCR qualification necessary.
• Specialist interest in breast cancer.

Responsibilities

• Join a large team for outpatient and inpatient clinical care.
• Participate in the consultant 24-hour on call rota.
• Contribute to MDT decision-making for breast cancer patients.

Skills

Team Working

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Understanding of research methods

Education

GMC Specialist Register

FRCR (UK)

Research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Breast Cancer)

Employer Velindre Cancer Centre Location Cardiff, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 26 Jun 2025

View more categories View less categories Discipline Life Sciences ,Cancer Research/Oncology Hours Part Time Result Type Jobs

Job summary

The post holder will provide services to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as a core member of the MDT, joining Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Dr Helen Passant.

The Breast SST have a strong track record of participation in, and leadership of, UK and international clinical trials. The post holder will have an opportunity to collaborate with existing research projects and lead future research, service development and educational initiatives, supported by the SST.

Estimated new patient numbers for post holder: 60 per annum

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a large team of consultants, specialist registrars, specialty doctors, core medical, F2 and GP trainees, advanced nurse practitioners and physician associates, and will contribute to outpatient and inpatient clinical care, including the Acute Oncology Service (at VCC and providing advice to Health Board colleagues when on call) and the Assessment Unit. The post holder will participate in the consultant 24-hour on call rota (pro-rata, approximately 1 in 30 for a whole time equivalent), which is of low intensity. Velindre University NHS Trust, together with the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management is introducing a mentoring scheme for newly appointed consultants. There is a Staff Clinical Psychologist and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for counselling support for all staff, providing confidential assistance with any work, personal or family issues.

Medical posts within the Velindre Cancer Centre are accountable to the Clinical Director supported by a Medical Directorate Team who are available every weekday.

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Specialist Register with one of the following:- i. CCT within 6 months of interview ii. CESR iii. European Community Rights
• FRCR (UK)

Desirable

• Research degree ( MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Site specialist interest in breast cancer.
• Experience of MDT decision making Independent prescribing of SACT for breast cancer.
• Acute Oncology on call experience (junior level, supervised)
• Teaching Experience

Desirable

• Recent site specialist interest in breast cancer.
• Acute Oncology Service experience (senior level)
• Experience of recruitment to clinical trials.

Skills

Essential

• Team Working
• Understanding of research methods and prior experience of clinical research trials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff

Desirable

• Attendance on teaching and/or clinical management course.

Knowledge

Essential

• Site specialist knowledge in breast cancer.
• Knowledge of general management of acute toxicities of SACT and radiotherapy.

Desirable

• Site specialist knowledge in breast cancer.
• Specialist management of acute oncological emergencies including immunotherapy toxicities.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
• Flexible approach

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Specialist Register with one of the following:- i. CCT within 6 months of interview ii. CESR iii. European Community Rights
• FRCR (UK)

Desirable

• Research degree ( MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Site specialist interest in breast cancer.
• Experience of MDT decision making Independent prescribing of SACT for breast cancer.
• Acute Oncology on call experience (junior level, supervised)
• Teaching Experience

Desirable

• Recent site specialist interest in breast cancer.
• Acute Oncology Service experience (senior level)
• Experience of recruitment to clinical trials.

Skills

Essential

• Team Working
• Understanding of research methods and prior experience of clinical research trials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff

Desirable

• Attendance on teaching and/or clinical management course.

Knowledge

Essential

• Site specialist knowledge in breast cancer.
• Knowledge of general management of acute toxicities of SACT and radiotherapy.

Desirable

• Site specialist knowledge in breast cancer.
• Specialist management of acute oncological emergencies including immunotherapy toxicities.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
• Flexible approach

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre
Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

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