Consultant Medical Oncologist

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Consultant Medical Oncologist to deliver a comprehensive oncology service at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital. Responsibilities include participating in clinics, conducting AOS ward rounds, and supporting clinical trials. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and skills in medical oncology. The role offers opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment with NHS benefits, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

NHS pension scheme

Access to NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• CCT or recognised equivalent required at interview time.
• Full GMC registration and MRCP or equivalent needed.
• High level of general skills expected from a consultant.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oncology service at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
• Specialise in Urology and lower GI malignancies.
• Participate in MDT meetings and AOS consultant ward rounds.

Skills

High level of general skills

Good communication skills

Good working knowledge of medical oncology

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a pressurised environment

Education

CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent

MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

Higher degree or post-graduate diploma

Job description

The Bucks Oncology Unit provides a comprehensive service of tumour specific outpatient clinics lead by consultants and supported by tumour specific CNSs, tumour specific multidisciplinary team meetings, systemic anti-cancer treatment and blood product delivery and other complementary and supportive services. Outpatient clinics are held in Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital. Systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) is delivered in the Cancer Care and Haematology Unit in Stoke Mandeville Hospital and the Sunrise Unit in Wycombe Hospital.

Planned AAC Interview Date is Monday 26 January 2026.

**** PLEASE NOTE THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THIS CONSULTANT MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST POST ARE PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS APPROVAL ****

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to provide a comprehensive oncology service at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with possible cross site working at Wycombe Hospital, participating in clinics, MDT meetings and contributing to the Acute Oncology Service, through AOS consultant ward rounds. The post holder will undertake 1 AOS consultant ward round per week. The post holder will specialise in Urology and lower GI malignancies. Each 3-hour clinic has 1 new and 6 follow up patients. The post holder is likely to see 150-180 new patients per annum. There will be support available from consultant colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, acute oncology nurses, cancer pharmacists and clinical trials nurses.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [e-mail] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Mandeville Hospital, with possible cross site working at Wycombe Hospital, participating in clinics, MDT meetings and contributing to the Acute Oncology Service, through AOS consultant ward rounds.

The post holder will undertake 1 AOS consultant ward round per week. The post holder will specialise in Urology and lower GI malignancies. Each 3-hour clinic has 1 new and 6 follow up patients. The post holder is likely to see 150-180 new patients per annum. There will be support available from consultant colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, acute oncology nurses, cancer pharmacists and clinical trials nurses.

The post-holder will help recruit patients into clinical trials. The post holder will be fully supported by an established Clinical Trials Unit consisting of trials nurses and data managers.

If the successful candidate wishes to take on managerial/ educational responsibilities, there are opportunities within the department, particularly the role of chemotherapy lead.

There will be opportunity to participate in medical student teaching and supervision of junior doctors.

The post-holder will participate in clinical governance activities including clinical audit, risk management and quality improvement activities as required by the Trust and external accrediting bodies.

Annual appraisal and job plan review will be essential for the successful candidate. 1.5 SPAs will be allocated for activities (e.g. CPD) required for revalidation.

The consultant will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and in partnership with colleagues working for the proper function of the department.

The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate for a consultant oncologist not otherwise specified.

Person Specification

Trust 'CARE' Values

• Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent or on Specialist Register or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of the interview.
• MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• Higher degree or post‑graduate diploma

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• High level of general skills, as expected from a fully trained applicant for a consultant post
• Good working knowledge and up to date experience of medical oncology
• Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.

PERSONAL QUALITIES, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good team worker
• Ability to network with other Directorates, clinicians & junior staff

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
• Ability to educate & train junior medical staff
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment

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.