Consultant in Medical Oncology (Lung and Gynae Cancers)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Consultant in Medical Oncology, focusing on lung and gynaecological cancers. You will work within a dynamic team, providing expert care and participating in clinical education and trials at University Hospital Southampton, which is known for its quality of service and supportive environment.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing and medical staff supervision is expected.
• Active participation in teaching and training is required.
• Involvement in clinical trials and peer review meetings is anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with lung and gynaecological cancers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings for oncology.
• Supervise chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments.

Skills

Medical Oncology

Teamwork

Clinical Supervision

Patient Management

Education

Registered with the General Medical Council

Job description

Consultant in Medical Oncology (Lung and Gynae Cancers)

Job overview

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

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Advert

The role is an exciting opportunity for a medical oncologist with an interest and experience in lung and gynaecological cancers to join an innovative and dynamic team of consultants, specialty doctors and advanced nurse practitioners in the Medical Oncology Service at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Isle of Wight (IoW).

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The principal duties of these posts will be to:

• Be a member of the Lung and Gynaecology MDTs
• Participate in the management of patients with Lung Cancer and Gynaecological Cancers
• Attend the Lung and Gynaecology MDT meetings
• Share the Lung and Gynaecology patient referrals
• Provide medical oncology expertise to the Lung and Gynaecology services
• Plan and supervise Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Conduct on treatment review clinics
• Supervise care of inpatients
• Engage in peer review meetings
• Participate in the recruitment and running of clinical trials

Clinics will be primarily based at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight a 266 bed hospital offering acute medical and surgical care, planned surgery and outpatient services to the population of 140,000. Visiting Oncologists are supported by Tumour site specific Specialist Nurses.

As a University Hospital:

• All consultants are expected to actively participate in teaching and training of junior medical and nursing staff and allied health professionals
• All consultants are expected to clinically supervise junior medical staff
• Involvement in educational supervision is expected, subject to General Medical Council requirements
• Active involvement in co-ordinating education and training within the department is also encouraged

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are keen to work with the team to develop the Lung and Gynaecological oncology services to provide world class care to our patients.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

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

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1225-B. This vacancy closes on or before: 3rd August 2025

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Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.