Consultant in Medical Oncology with Clinical Lead Responsibilities

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Clinical Lead in oncology. This role, primarily located at Northwick Park Hospital, focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across oncology services while shaping the strategic direction of these services. The ideal candidate will lead clinical standards, oversee service development, and support junior medical staff, contributing to the Trust's Cancer Strategy. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the 15 Dec 2025 deadline.

Benefits

Flexibility in job planning

Mentorship opportunities

Support for academic and research involvement

Qualifications

• Experience providing high‑quality, patient‑centred oncology services.
• Capable of leading clinical standards and service development.
• Familiarity with NICE guidelines and governance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred oncology services.
• Provide specialist care for cancer patients including outpatient clinics.
• Support training and development of junior doctors.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Medical Oncology Duties

Governance and Performance

Medical Staff Management

Teamworking and Leadership

Education

Qualified Doctor with Oncology specialization

Job description

A Vacancy at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a substantive, full‑time post with 10 Programmed Activities, of which 2 are dedicated to Clinical Lead responsibilities. The role is based primarily at Northwick Park Hospital.

The successful candidate will provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care across a range of oncology services and may develop a subspecialty interest in any tumour site. As Clinical Lead they will shape the strategic direction of oncology services, working closely with the Care Group Clinical Director, the General Manager and multidisciplinary teams to deliver the Trust’s Cancer Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Lead and support the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred oncology services across Trust sites, collaborating with senior management to implement the Cancer Strategy.
• Medical Oncology Duties: Provide specialist care for cancer patients, including outpatient clinics, systemic anti‑cancer therapy and acute oncology input; participate in MDTs and contribute to clinical trials and research initiatives.
• Clinical Lead Duties: Provide strategic leadership within the oncology service, overseeing clinical standards, service development and quality improvement; act as liaison between clinical teams and senior management.
• Governance and Performance: Ensure compliance with NICE guidelines, clinical audit, incident reporting and infection control; monitor clinical outcomes and contribute to performance improvement.
• Medical Staff Management: Support the training and development of junior doctors, participate in recruitment and appraisal processes and ensure compliance with working time regulations.
• Strategic Planning and Representation: Contribute to business planning, represent the Trust at clinical networks and external meetings, and engage with partnering bodies such as RM Partners, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and Imperial College Healthcare.
• Teamworking and Leadership: Foster a collaborative working environment, chair service meetings, support conflict resolution, provide mentorship and promote departmental flexibility and innovation.
• Additional Duties: Support the chemotherapy suite and clinical trials unit, review prescriptions and adapt to evolving departmental needs.

About the Trust

• LNWHU NHS Trust serves a diverse population of almost one million people across Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
• Major acute services are run at Northwick Park Hospital, St Mark’s Hospital, Ealing Hospital and the planned Central Middlesex Hospital.
• The Trust is a university teaching NHS trust, recognising the importance of training future clinicians and integrating research benefits to the public.

The role offers flexibility in job planning, mentorship opportunities and support for academic and research involvement. Applicants who are interested in the role without Clinical Lead responsibilities are encouraged to apply; PAs can be discussed at interview if shortlisted. Advert closes 15 Dec 2025.