Locum Con Clin Oncology Breast, Colorectal and Skin Cancer / Imperial

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in Isleworth is seeking a Clinical Oncologist to lead cancer services with a focus on breast and colorectal patients. The successful candidate will provide high-quality outpatient and inpatient care, engage in multidisciplinary team meetings, and participate in the training of junior colleagues. Responsibilities also include involvement in clinical audits, teaching, and managing complaints effectively. This role requires specialist training in Clinical Oncology and offers opportunities for research and development. Application closes on January 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completed specialist training in Clinical Oncology required.
• MRCP or equivalent training and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care for cancer patients.
• Attend weekly multidisciplinary meetings for breast and colorectal cancer.
• Engage in job planning and appraisal cycles.

Education

Clinical Oncology specialist training

MRCP or equivalent training and experience

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT meetings with colleagues.
• To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high‑quality evidence‑based Oncology service, with continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with administrative support).
• Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with Trust / Divisional business plans.
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties, and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
• To engage in job planning and the appraisal cycle and to contribute to the appraisal of doctors in training.
• Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within the Trust policy.
• Participation in clinical audit and continuing medical education.
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Specific Duties of the Cross‑Site Post

• To provide day‑to‑day outpatient and inpatient care and supervision of patients with breast and colorectal cancer as part of the multidisciplinary teams.
• To attend the weekly Breast and Colorectal Multidisciplinary meetings.
• To provide clinical care and supervision of patients attending the Day Unit for systemic and supportive therapies.
• To help develop breast and colorectal cancer services across the organisation.
• To actively participate in the recruitment to and development of breast and colorectal cancer research studies.
• To care for any inpatient under their care and participate in the acute oncology service, which includes ward rounds and supporting the team with inpatient advice.

On‑Call Commitment

General on‑call is on a rotational basis (one in 23) with medical oncology alone on call (one in 11). The main on‑call consultant is expected to attend on site for the daily morning weekend ward round and review of all inpatients. This on‑call is Category B low frequency. The on‑call will be at Charing Cross Hospital.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

• To contribute to the leadership and development of services in line with the Trust’s business plans.
• Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk.
• Undertake investigations and report writing of incidents and participate in clinical risk management.
• Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/Trust‑wide teaching programmes.
• Adopt evidence‑based practice including compliance with government guidance, e.g., NICE.
• Participation in clinical audit programmes.
• Encourage research and development.
• Ensuring that complaints & SI management is timely and effective, including management plans relating to individual complaints.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be expected to have completed specialist training in Clinical Oncology and hold MRCP or present evidence of equivalent training and experience.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates.

Probation

Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Application closes on Monday 26 Jan 2026.