Consultant OncologistNHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dorset is seeking a professional to provide oncology services at its Poole and Bournemouth sites. The candidate will work closely with surgical and oncology colleagues to ensure high-quality treatment for cancer patients. Essential qualifications include full GMC registration and the ability to manage independent clinical responsibilities. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to service development and includes both full-time and part-time options, reflecting a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration, Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT required.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of adult patients.
• Advanced Communications training experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of oncology services for cancer patients.
• Work with surgical and other oncology colleagues for multi-modality treatment.
• Develop oncology services and train junior doctors.

Skills

Advanced Communications

Evidence based practice

Leadership skills

Education

Full GMC registration

FRCR or equivalent

CESR or European Community rights

Job description

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation – 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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

• 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 equivalent
• Advanced Communications training experience and effectiveness
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of adult patients

Desirable criteria

• Ability to demonstrate use of evidence based practice
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of sub‑specialty / specific tumour site training
• Willing and able to help develop oncology services
• Willingness and ability to fulfil all key elements of the job description
• Experience of / ability to supervise and train junior doctors
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi‑professional and team basis with all levels of staff
• Experience of service planning and developments
• Clinical / educational supervisor training
• Good leadership skills
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels