Consultant in Medical Oncology - Breast

University Hospitals Sussex; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing seeks a Consultant Medical Oncologist with a Breast focus to join our cancer services. You will deliver outpatient oncology, inpatient care, and participate in an on-call rota, MDTs, teaching and research opportunities.

The post requires MB BS, FRCR or equivalent with GMC registration and an higher degree; leadership and collaboration with multi-professional teams are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification or recognised equivalent.
• Full and specialist GMC registration or eligible within six months of interview; UK training requires CCT in Oncology or near.
• Higher Degree achieved or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Clinical workload includes outpatient oncology activity and inpatient care.
• Participation in same-day emergency care unit reviews and out-of-hours oncology on-call rota.
• Clinical leadership, MDT attendance, teaching for medical students/registars, and research opportunities.

Education

MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification

Full and specialist registration with GMC (or eligible)

Higher Degree

Job description

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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Town Worthing Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

This post is for a Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Breast based in Worthing as part of UHSussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust..

The workload predominantly relates to outpatient clinical activity, with regular commitments to caring for general oncology inpatients and review of patients in the same day emergency care unit as well as taking part in an out of hours oncology on call rota.

In addition, the post will require clinical leadership, MDT attendance and active participation, medical student and registrar teaching, and there will be clinical research opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• Clinical trials leadership and delivery
• Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care
• Clinical Governance meetings
• Ward reviews when appropriate

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification. or its recognised equivalent.
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Evidence of training in broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites
• Interest and training suitable for a Breast oncology post
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications

UHSussex values authenticity and encourages applicants to ensure that all application materials accurately reflect their own skills, experience, knowledge and motivations. Candidates may use AI and digital tools to support the preparation of applications, for example to assist with spelling, grammar, structure or accessibility needs. However, applicants remain responsible for the content submitted and should ensure that it genuinely represents their own abilities and experience. Where there are reasonable concerns that an application does not authentically reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills, experience or suitability for the role, the Trust reserves the right to explore this further and, where authenticity cannot be satisfactorily demonstrated, to reject the application.

Bank Workers: Bank workers are welcome to apply for any of our vacancies but please note if you are successful at interview there will be a delay in confirming a start date due to the Trust's current financial controls.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Sally Appleyard Job title Clinical Oncologist and Oncology Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07789 260046 Additional information Contact via email [e-mail]

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