Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Guildford is seeking a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist for a 12-month fixed term position. The role involves managing patient care in oncology, particularly in the sub-specialties of HPB, Upper GI, or Head & Neck Tumours. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to quality healthcare. This position offers an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with a dynamic team focused on exceptional cancer care.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Support for professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• Higher medical qualification.
• Recent experience of Oncology care in the relevant tumour groups.
• Relevant experience of management of Oncological emergencies.
• Broad oncology experience in a variety of tumor sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in the management and treatment of patients.
• Offer Chemotherapy and systemic therapy expertise.
• Participate in regular consultant ward cover sessions.

Job description

Job summary

The Royal Surrey Hospital is currently looking to recruit a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist (for a fixed period of 12 months from September 2025) who have a strong commitment to providing high-quality patient care and continuous professional development, and excellent communication and teamwork skills.

We are specifically looking for those with expertise and experience in HPB, Upper GI or Head & Neck Tumours - however all applications are welcome.

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust hosts a leading regional Cancer Centre. The successful candidate will provide expertise in the management and treatment of patients . This includes offering Chemotherapy, systemic therapy, and Radiotherapy (including Stereotactic). This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team providing exceptional cancer care in a modern, state-of-the-art facility.

Main duties of the job

Remit of the Consultant Post:

• Work with colleagues to provide an excellent oncology service in your sub-specialty.
• Offer Chemotherapy and systemic therapy expertise.
• Participate in regular consultant ward cover sessions.
• This remit requires a well-organised individual with good team-working skills and the ability to complete work within agreed timescales in cooperation with all staff groups and with support from senior colleagues.

Here at the Cancer Centre, we aim to provide first class, high quality care for all of our patients in a friendly and professional setting. Our services have received national recognition and praise and our patients benefit from the latest and most innovative treatments available, such as Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy, real-time adaptive radiotherapy, high dose rate brachytherapy, and a mobile community infusion suite.

We also deliver a full range of diagnostic nuclear medicine tests to both adult and paediatric patients, as well as providing a comprehensive Molecular Radiotherapy service (including I-131 for benign and malignant thyroid disease).

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum, DoE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

384-PP-EMF18491A

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford, Surrey

GU2 7XX

Job description Job responsibilities

We value the expertise of our skilled staff, and will support your professional development through dedicated SPA time, pursuing CPD opportunities and encouraging participation in clinical research. We aim to provide a supportive and collegiate working environment, where teams and individuals alike can reach their full potential.

The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre provides specialist Cancer and Haemato-Oncological care, including complex cancer surgery, to a catchment area of approximately 1.4 million people in South West Surrey and Hampshire. Non-surgical oncological treatment for these patients is provided at the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre, which is an integral part of the Trust. We have recently opened our newly refurbished Cancer Centre, and are delighted to offer a modern and welcoming environment for patients. We are proud to work collaboratively with local and regional cancer units and the Surrey Clinical Research Facility, and look forward to welcoming medical students from the newly opened University of Surrey Medical School.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

We value the expertise of our skilled staff, and will support your professional development through dedicated SPA time, pursuing CPD opportunities and encouraging participation in clinical research. We aim to provide a supportive and collegiate working environment, where teams and individuals alike can reach their full potential.

The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre provides specialist Cancer and Haemato-Oncological care, including complex cancer surgery, to a catchment area of approximately 1.4 million people in South West Surrey and Hampshire. Non-surgical oncological treatment for these patients is provided at the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre, which is an integral part of the Trust. We have recently opened our newly refurbished Cancer Centre, and are delighted to offer a modern and welcoming environment for patients. We are proud to work collaboratively with local and regional cancer units and the Surrey Clinical Research Facility, and look forward to welcoming medical students from the newly opened University of Surrey Medical School.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• MBBS or equivalent
• Higher medical qualification

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Clinical Oncology via CCT, or Portfolio Pathway

Experience Essential

• Recent experience of Oncology care in the relevant tumour groups
• Relevant experience of management of Oncological emergencies
• Broad oncology experience in a variety of tumor sites

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• MBBS or equivalent
• Higher medical qualification

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Clinical Oncology via CCT, or Portfolio Pathway

Experience Essential

• Recent experience of Oncology care in the relevant tumour groups
• Relevant experience of management of Oncological emergencies
• Broad oncology experience in a variety of tumor sites

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 the 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).

Additional information 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 the 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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford, Surrey

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford, Surrey

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)