Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Devon

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join their dedicated team in Plymouth. This role involves managing cancer treatments, providing palliative care, and supporting patients throughout their journey. You will work with advanced medical equipment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care. If you are a GMC registered doctor with a passion for oncology and a desire to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career while helping vulnerable patients in the community.

Benefits

Access to The Support Hub

Competitive pay rates

Free CPD courses

Dedicated placement officer

Revalidation support

24/7/365 service

Qualifications

• GMC registration required, with relevant Consultant level experience.
• Ability to manage cancer treatments and provide palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families in understanding cancer diagnoses and treatments.
• Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and assess patient requirements.

Skills

Quick thinking abilities

Attention to detail

Empathy and understanding

Ability to work under pressure

Systematic approach to tasks

Education

GMC registered Doctor

Relevant experience at Consultant level

Job description

Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Devon, Plymouth

Client:

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

0088241b0233

Job Views:

8

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Client Name: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Role: Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Melanoma and Ovarian cancers only

Shifts: Mon-Fri, full or part time considered. Job plan to be negotiated with interested candidate.

• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts.
• Competitive pay rates.
• A dedicated placement officer.
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy.
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day.
• Long term jobs and short shifts available.
• Revalidation support.
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us.

Working flexibly at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, you will enjoy close working relationships with cancer patients managing their cancer throughout the disease, treating where possible or providing the highest standards of palliative care.

Working alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to ensure the effective provision of radiotherapy and systematic therapy treatments.

The field of Oncology is constantly evolving as new treatments are developed and breakthroughs are made in this specialised field of medicine. By choosing to build a strong and rewarding career at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, you will become a key element within their vision to improve the health of the population, with particular focus on the most vulnerable in our society.

In addition to your qualifications, as an Oncology Consultant you will have:

• Quick thinking abilities
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• A systematic approach to tasks
• The ability to work well and under pressure
• Empathy and understanding
• A desire to improve and develop knowledge and skills

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As an Oncology Consultant with Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, you will:

• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis, stage of cancer, and treatment options using a variety of methods to ensure practical understanding.
• Assist in managing the side effects and symptoms of cancer and its treatment, including pain management.
• Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
• Treat patients with radiation therapy (applies to Clinical Oncologists only).
• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in seriously ill or unstable conditions.
• Communicate with patients on shared patient decision making.
• Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and prioritise patient requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing cancer information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
• Adhere to the GMC professional Code of Conduct.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• Be a GMC registered Doctor (you do NOT need to be on the Specialist Register).
• Have relevant experience at Consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level.
• Hold evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available for locum jobs).
• Pass an enhanced background check (DBS).

If you are ready to work in a hospital that offers excellent opportunities and patient care, apply today to access hundreds of shifts, a dedicated Recruitment Consultant, and revalidation support.

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Created on 24/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom