Consultant Medical Oncologist | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Consultant Medical Oncologist to deliver a comprehensive oncology service. This role involves conducting outpatient clinics, participating in multidisciplinary teams, and supporting clinical trials. You will specialise in Urology and lower GI malignancies, manage a patient load of 150–180 new patients annually, and have opportunities for teaching and managerial roles. The position offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional development and quality improvement.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Provide a comprehensive oncology service at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
• Specialise in Urology and lower GI malignancies.
• Participate in clinical governance and teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinics with new and follow-up patients.
• Participate in MDT meetings and AOS consultant ward rounds.
• Help recruit patients into clinical trials.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Clinical trial recruitment

Patient management

Team collaboration

Education

Valid medical license

Specialisation in oncology

Job description

The Bucks Oncology Unit provides a comprehensive service of tumour specific outpatient clinics led 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 AREPENDING ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS APPROVAL ****

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.

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.

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What do 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 well‑being 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.

Application close date

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026