Consultant Medical Oncologist

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland's Oncology Department at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness invites applications for an experienced Consultant Medical Oncologist to work on a 10 PA basis per week (40 hours). Part-time arrangements may be considered, and some home working will be available.

The post supports Medical Oncology needs for Breast within NHS Highland, with a 1 in 6 on-call commitment. The successful applicant will join a team of six consultants, with strong research and clinical trials activity and

Qualifications

• Experienced Consultant Medical Oncologist for Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.
• Breast oncology focus within Medical Oncology.
• Willingness to discuss part-time arrangements and home working.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oncology care and leadership in Breast oncology services.
• Collaborate with surgical, radiology, nursing and other specialties to deliver high-quality patient care.

Job description

Advertised location: Inverness

Advertised salary: Please see advert

Employment type: Permanent

NHS HIGHLAND

Raigmore Hospital

Consultant Medical Oncologist

Hours 10PAs/40hours per week

£115,331 - £153,247 per annum pro rata

Applications are invited for an experienced Consultant Medical Oncologist to join our friendly and innovative Oncology Department based at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness on a 10 PA basis per week. We would also support applications for those wishing to work part time. Some home working will also be available. There is currently on-call commitment of 1 in 6.

This post is to support the Medical Oncology needs for the department, specifically Breast, within NHS Highland. The interested applicant is encouraged to get in touch with the department to discuss further.

You will be working alongside dynamic and supportive clinical colleagues in Breast surgery, Radiology, Nursing and a range of medical & surgical specialties. The hospitals in the Highlands are pleasant and friendly places to work.

NHS Highland covers an area from Caithness in the far north of Scotland to Campbeltown on the Kintyre peninsula. Secondary healthcare is provided by Raigmore (district general) Hospital in Inverness and rural general hospitals (RGHs) in Wick, Fort William and Oban. Our team is based in Inverness and at full cohort, consists of 6 consultant oncologists who provide a comprehensive service across the Highlands. Approximately 1000 new oncology patients are seen annually. We are keen to attract Medical Oncologists, whose skills and outlook complement those of the existing team and in order to do so can negotiate job plans which accommodate research, teaching and development. The department has an enthusiastic and dedicated clinical trials team with high participation rates in Phase II and III trials. We are recognised for our innovative and flexible approach, our strong team ethos and our high quality patient focused service. NHS Highland recognises and encourages staff to learn, maintain and develop skills throughout their careers. Facilitation of this is something that the service values highly and is here to support.

As a member of the North Cancer Alliance (North of Scotland Cancer Network (NOSCAN)), the NHS Highland Oncology Service benefits from being in a well-established collaboration with two other Cancer Centres in Grampian and Tayside providing excellent peer support. The department has a modern outpatient suite which includes a day case chemotherapy area. There are 16 inpatient beds shared with Clinical Haematology. The department also has a networked treatment facility with 2 IGRT/IMRT capable multi-energy linear accelerators with VMAT and electrons, CT simulator, RayStation planning software. The department enjoys excellent working relationships with colleagues within the community, secondary care, primary care and has four nurse-led chemotherapy units in peripheral hospitals.

We would strongly encourage applicants to contact the service to arrange a visit prior to shortlisting/interview, if selected.

Dr Elizabeth Sage ([e-mail])

Mr Derick MacRae ([e-mail])

Lynn Greig ([e-mail])

Job Reference: 260066

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 18th October2026

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.