Consultant Medical Oncologist

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional cancer center in Gloucester is seeking a Consultant Medical Oncologist to provide care for breast and upper gastrointestinal cancers. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration and experience in clinical trials. This post offers flexibility and aims to accommodate the professional interests of the candidate, along with a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment.

Benefits

Access to on-site nurseries

Discounts at local shops and restaurants

Competitive bank rates

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Evidence of expertise in areas relevant to the Job Plan.
• Active involvement in clinical trials.
• Training of resident doctors.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of high quality medical oncology care.
• Examine and treat patients per departmental and trust policies.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues for timely patient care.
• Support clinical decision-making across teams.
• On-call support as per departmental rota.
• Carry out ward visits as needed.

Skills

Conscientiousness

Caring and empathetic

Leadership and decision-making

Non-judgemental approach

Flexibility

Resilience

Commitment to lifelong learning

Travel commitment

Education

Full GMC registration

Research degree (MD/PhD)

Job description

Job Summary

This post is for a Consultant Medical Oncologist working within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We expect all consultants on 10 PAs to see between 150 and 200 new patients per year; this equates to 4 new patients on average per week. This is advertised as a 10 PA post covering breast and upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers; we welcome candidates looking to work either full or less than full time and we will actively try to accommodate interests of the successful candidate. We encourage informal enquiries to discuss how the role could be tailored to suit you.

Main Duties

This 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.

About Us

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 5,039 new patients in 2024. 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.

Job 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

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration with entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP). Proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview

Qualifications Desirable

• Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise
• Research degree (MD/PhD)
• Additional management qualification
• Additional Education Qualification

Experience Essential

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
• Active involvement in clinical trials
• Training of resident doctors
• Active involvement in clinical trials

Management Expertise Essential

• Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

Management Expertise Desirable

• Additional management qualification
• Additional qualification in clinical governance/quality improvement

Skills Essential

• Conscientiousness, with drive, initiative, and enthusiasm
• Caring and empathetic
• Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
• Non‑judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
• Flexible and resilient
• Committed to lifelong learning
• Able to meet travel commitments of the post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN