Consultant Oncologist

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant to join their oncology team. The ideal candidate will contribute to cancer services for patients at the Poole and Bournemouth sites. Responsibilities include providing multi-modality treatment and working collaboratively with other oncologists. The position can be full-time or part-time, offering a competitive salary range from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum. Candidates must have full GMC registration and significant experience in oncology.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT required.
• FRCR or equivalent qualification mandatory.
• Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of adult patients necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of oncology services for cancer patients.
• Work with oncology colleagues to provide multi-modality treatment.
• Develop and deliver oncology services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to supervise and train junior doctors

Ability to develop effective working relationships

Evidence-based practice

Education

Full GMC registration

FRCR or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

This post is key to the continued development and delivery of cancer services to the population of Dorset.

The post holder will contribute to the provision of oncology services for patients with cancer at the Poole and Bournemouth sites of University Hospitals Dorset. The post holder will work with surgical and other oncology colleagues to provide multi-modality treatment.

The post is full or part time working 6-10 Pas per week.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 153-M3781

Job locations: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH152JB

Job description Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification education and qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration, Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). CESR or European Community rights
• FRCR or eequivalent

Desirable

• Advanced Communications training

Experience and effectivness

Essential

• oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of adult patients
• oDemonstrate use of evidence based practice
• oDemonstrate evidence of sub-specialty / specific tumour site training

Desirable

• oWilling and able to help develop oncology services

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• oWillingness and ability to fulfil all key elements of the job description
• oExperience of / ability to supervise and train junior doctors
• oAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff

Desirable

• oExperience of service planning and developments
• oClinical / educational supervisor training

Personal Skills

Essential

• oGood leadership skills
• oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• oWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH152JB

Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)