Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Breast Radiotherapy & Urology)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A major teaching hospital in Leeds is seeking a Consultant in Clinical Oncology specializing in Breast Radiotherapy and Urology. This substantive 10 PA position involves supporting experienced Oncology teams and engaging in clinical research and teaching. Applicants should hold FRCR or equivalent, and prior clinical experience in oncology is essential. There are flexible working options available. The role offers a chance to contribute to improving patient outcomes in complex cancer treatments in a leading Oncology department.

Qualifications

• High level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Oncology.
• Demonstrated higher training in managing Urology and Breast cancers.
• Evidence of continuous career progression.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-surgical management and radiotherapy for patients with Urological cancers.
• Work alongside Clinical Oncology Urology and Breast teams.
• Oversee radiotherapy preparation and management for own patients.

Skills

Clinical experience in oncology

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teaching experience

Education

FRCR or equivalent

GMC Registration

Job description

Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Breast Radiotherapy & Urology)

Requiredto fill this new post within the Clinical Oncology Department at St JamessUniversity Hospital.

Thisis a substantive 10 PA Clinical Oncology Consultant post with a specialinterest in Breast and Urological cancers, delivering radiotherapy only forBreast cancers, and delivering both systemic therapy and radiotherapy forUrological cancers. The post will support established and experiencedmulti-disciplinary non-surgical Oncology Breast and Urological teams. The Breastwork will be delivered both at the Leeds Cancer Centre. The Urology work will bebased at Mid-Yorkshire Foundation Trust.

Therewill be opportunities to contribute to Breast and Urology MDTs and departmentalmeetings, as well as teaching, research and service developments. This is anexciting time to join our Breast and Urology services as we are currentlylooking at pathway redesigns and developing the services and the wider team.

LeedsCancer Centre is one of the most prestigious oncology departments in the UK,providing an ideal infrastructure for high quality multidisciplinary cancerservices and ensuring the best outcomes for the catchment population of WestYorkshire and the Yorkshire Cancer Network.

Main duties of the job

LTHTis part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), acollaborative of NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogateworking together to provide the best possible care for our patients. Bybringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across WYAAT, we areworking differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver thehighest quality care.

Thesuccessful applicant should possess FRCR (or equivalent) and should be includedon the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointmentregulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the SpecialistRegister.

Applicants should haveestablished skills in Clinical Oncology and its related specialties, including Breastand Urological cancers. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduateteaching and a research interest is desirable.

Consideration will be given to applicantswho wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

If shortlisted, you will be required togive a 10-minute presentation on:

'Opportunitiesand challenges to improve outcomes in prostate cancer'

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Monday 9February 2026

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teachinghospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise andmedical technology. We care for peoplefrom all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leedsitself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 daycases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patientappointments. We operate from 7 hospitalson 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be thebest for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based onThe Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, foundedon values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:

Accountable

Empowered

We believe that by beingtrue to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve ourresults in relation to our goals, which are to be:

1. Thebest for patient safety, quality and experience

2. Thebest place to work

3. Acentre of excellence for specialist services, education, research andinnovation

4. Hospitalsthat offer seamless, integrated care

5. Financiallysustainable

Job responsibilities

This is a 10 PAconsultant appointment for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist, with a specialinterest in Urological and Breast cancers. The Urology aspect of this postwould be based at Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The Breast radiotherapyaspect of the post would be based within the Leeds Cancer Centre, Bexley Wing,St James University Hospital.

The post holder willprovide non-surgical management, radiotherapy and SACT for patients with Urologicalcancers, and radiotherapy treatment for Breast cancers. The successfulcandidate will work alongside the Clinical Oncology Urology team led by Dr JojiJoseph (supported by Dr Ann Henry, Dr David Bottomley, Dr Tanzeel Janjua, DrJuliette Anderson, Dr Rob Turner, Dr Sree Rodda, Dr Lisa Owen, Dr Emma Dugdale,Dr Finn Slevin, Dr Lisa Joseph and Consultant Radiographer - Sean Ralph). Thesuccessful candidate will also work alongside the non-surgical Oncology Breastteam which is led by Dr David Jackson and is supported by Professor ChrisTwelves, Professor Galina Velikova, Dr Indu Chaudhuri, Dr Andrew Viggars, DrKhallol Bhadra and Dr Keren OConnor. The appointed consultant will prepare andsupervise radiotherapy for their own patients. Consultant colleagues will coverradiotherapy tasks during periods of leave. The Breast service receivesapproximately 1623 new patient referrals per year for radiotherapy treatment.The Urology service receives approximately 240 new patient referrals per yearfor radiotherapy treatment (excluding Prostate cancers). It is anticipated thatthe successful candidate will see approximately 126 new patient per year.

As part of the Trustsresource commitment, the post holder will have access to secretarial assistanceas required, and will be supplied with adequate office space and IT equipmentto support fulfilling their job plan. We are happy to discuss opportunities forflexible working, subject to service needs.

The Bexley Wing is one ofthe largest oncology facilities in the UK, within one of the largest acutegeneral hospitals in Europe. There are350 beds, day-care and out-patient facilities and a patient hotel. The BexleyWing incorporates services in non-surgical oncology, haematology, the AcademicUnit clinical offices and support areas and substantial services in cancersurgery. There is a dedicated Clinical Research Facility for patients inearly-phase clinical trials.

Clinical and MedicalOncology are based in the Bexley Wing, and run as an integrated service withina single bed base, and integrated site specialist teams. The service providescomprehensive non-surgical oncology services to the Trust and to the populationof West and the majority of North Yorkshire.They are key components of the Leeds Cancer Centre. There is a hub and spoke arrangement with thesurrounding cancer units in Airedale, Bradford, Dewsbury, Halifax, Harrogate,Huddersfield, Pontefract, Wakefield and York.This covers a population of approximately 2.7 million. In addition, there are other tertiaryreferrals from a more extensive catchment area from East Yorkshire, East Lancashireand North Yorkshire.

The Leeds radiotherapyservice treats over 7000 new patients a year with radiotherapy. The departmenthas twelve linear accelerators. There are three CT simulators and an MRIsimulator. The building houses a dedicated brachytherapy suite containing twotheatres. Shielded treatment rooms on the wards support unsealed sourcetherapy. There are dedicated clinical cancer research facilities with beds anda nursing research team. The links to the Academic Unit of Cancer Medicine arestrong and there are world class molecular oncology labs and research programmeson site. The Leeds radiotherapy service has a workforce which includes 135radiographers, 10 nurses, 32 clinical scientists and 62 clinical technologists.

Person Specification

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Oncology.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in managing patients with Urology and Breast cancers.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
• *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• *Effective interpersonal skills.
• *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
• *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
• -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
• Attendance at recognised management course.

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Oncology.
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

Qualifications

• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

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.