Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist Colorectal & Gynae Cancer

NHS; Bedford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bedford seeks a passionate Locum Clinical Oncologist to deliver specialized care in Colorectal and Gynaecological cancers. The successful candidate will work closely with consultants and must hold full GMC registration. The role involves both practical care and contributions to teaching and research. Competitive salary and 12-month contract offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work.
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Oncology.
• Full GMC Registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Oncological services to Bedford and Cambridge populations.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless service.
• Participate in medical audits and clinical governance.
• Involve in local research and teaching.

Skills

Clinical governance

Oncology experience

Teaching

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree

FRCR or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Locum Clinical Oncologist, with interest in Colorectal and Gynae cancer sites, to work at the Bedford Hospital site Oncology Department and Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.You must be dedicated to providing high quality care, maintaining excellent clinical standards and continually looking to drive positive change by developing the service as well as your own sub-specialty interests.

The post holder will provide specialist Oncological services to the population served by the Bedford Hospital in conjunction with Prof R. Thomas, Dr R. Bulusu, Dr A Ahmad, Dr Aslam, Dr Hutka, Dr Kosmin, Dr Sehar and Dr Sabar with special reference to Colorectal Cancer and Gynaecological Cancer and provide specialist Oncological services to the Cambridge population.

Main duties of the job

To work with consultant colleagues and primary care services to develop rapid routes of referral for cancer patients

To liaise with clinical colleagues in Medicine, Surgery, Haematology and palliative care to assist in providing a seamless service for patients transferring between the different aspect of the service

To liaise with Colleagues in Medicine Surgery and the surgical specialities to provide regular cover for patients with neutropenic sepsis and other oncological complications.

To collaborate with colleagues at the Cancer Centre, Cancer Units and other agencies to ensure optimum quality of care for cancer patients

To work with colleagues and the radiotherapy and chemotherapy standards setting group in consultation with the directorate management structure to manage developments in oncology and the introduction of new drugs and technologies at Addenbrooke's and the network.

To participate in the undergraduate teaching program

About us

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

Details Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year (per annum)

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

416-O-P-237B

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

Job description Job responsibilities

Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to Bedford Hospital and Addenbrooke's Hospital, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department

Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences

Any responsibility, which relates to a special interest

Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD

Involvement in research locally, and in liaison with Cambridge.

Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of Addenbrooke's Hospital such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, e.g. the prison service. (This excludes work done under direct arrangements between an individual Consultant and a third party, e.g. Category 2;

Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy

It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities

Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to Bedford Hospital and Addenbrooke's Hospital, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department

Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences

Any responsibility, which relates to a special interest

Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD

Involvement in research locally, and in liaison with Cambridge.

Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of Addenbrooke's Hospital such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, e.g. the prison service. (This excludes work done under direct arrangements between an individual Consultant and a third party, e.g. Category 2;

Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy

It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Medical degree
• FRCR or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration Essential

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)

Desirable

• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Oncology

Clinical Effectiveness Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits

Desirable

• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching Essential

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Clinial Governance Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance

Clinical Experience Essential

• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision

Clinical Effectiveness Essential

• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Personal Skills Essential

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills

Personal Circumstances Essential

• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Medical degree
• FRCR or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration Essential

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)

Desirable

• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Oncology

Clinical Effectiveness Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits

Desirable

• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching Essential

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Clinial Governance Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance

Clinical Experience Essential

• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision

Clinical Effectiveness Essential

• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Personal Skills Essential

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills

Personal Circumstances Essential

• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)