Consultant Medical Oncologist

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS provider in Gloucestershire is seeking a Medical Oncologist to deliver high-quality oncology care, focusing on multidisciplinary collaboration. This position includes responsibilities such as examining and treating patients and providing clinical decision support to staff. The trust offers competitive benefits, including development programs and a supportive working culture in a beautiful region with excellent living conditions.

Benefits

Competitive bank rates

Discounts at local shops and restaurants

Access to on-site nurseries

Discounted public transport

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in medical oncology and familiarity with breast and upper GI services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical oncology care.
• Examine and treat patients per established protocols.
• Collaborate with local and regional MDT colleagues for timely patient care.
• Support clinical decision-making of medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff.
• Participate in on-call support as per departmental protocols.
• Conduct additional ward visits as necessary.

Job description

Job Overview

Medical Oncology post will cover breast and upper GI services. The successful candidate will be expected to continue the established links with site specialised teams through the appropriate multidisciplinary team meetings. The appointee will be encouraged to participate in the departmental philosophy of entering patients into clinical trials wherever possible. Further strengthening and development of multidisciplinary teams is anticipated. The post holder will maintain and foster links with the multi-disciplinary staff groups within oncology, the Palliative Care teams, colleagues in Medical and Surgical specialities, and colleagues in primary care. We are looking for a colleague who is interested in research.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the delivery of high quality medical oncology care.
• Examine and treat patients in accordance with agreed Department, Regional Cancer Network and Trust wide policies.
• Work with local and regional MDT colleagues to ensure the most appropriate care is delivered to patients in a timely way.
• Support the clinical decision making of other medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Provide on call support, participating in the Department rota for on-call and as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call.
• Carry out additional ward visits appropriate to the level of clinical care required by patients, as agreed with the AOS nursing teams and at the request of consultant colleagues.

Benefits & Working Culture

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the largest employer in the county, we're proud to provide outstanding acute, elective, and specialist services to over 650,000 people across our county. Whether you're just beginning your NHS journey or taking the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We're investing in innovation, research, and transformation, with over 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our two district hospitals. You can expect a welcoming and supportive culture and you'll be supported by passionate colleagues who care deeply about teamwork, development, and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to help you grow in your career. Gloucestershire has the perfect mix of culture, countryside, and community. With excellent schools, transport links, and access to award-winning green spaces, it's a great place to live and work.

We value the diversity of our workforce and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today. Working for our organisation.

About Gloucestershire Oncology Centre

The Gloucestershire Oncology Centre is located on the Cheltenham General Hospital site. This is a regional cancer Centre for the population of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and South Worcestershire, as well as parts of Shropshire and Powys. The Centre registered 5039 new patients in 2024. We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, our trust is proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. We were ranked the third best Acute-Large trust in the national league table September 2025 (17th overall nationally).

You will have access to competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Cheltenham is a beautiful spa town, steeped in sporting and arts festivals, in the heart of the stunning Cotswold countryside. It offers world-class schools and a vibrant cultural scene with easy access to Bristol, Birmingham and London.