Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist Hepatobiliary&Oesophageal Cancers

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist to enhance its Oncology service. The successful candidate will manage and treat patients with hepatobiliary and oesophageal cancers, working in a modern, state-of-the-art facility. This pivotal role offers a dynamic team environment focused on delivering exceptional cancer care.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing hepatobiliary and oesophageal tumours.
• Recent oncology care experience in relevant tumour groups.
• Experience managing oncological emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional oncology services for patients in Guildford and Waverly.
• Offer expertise in Chemotherapy and systemic therapy.
• Participate in regular consultant ward cover sessions.

Skills

Oncology experience

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Higher medical qualification

Full GMC registration

Job description

Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist Hepatobiliary & Oesophageal Cancers

Job summary
Following a recent review of our outstanding Oncology service, we are pleased to expand our medical workforce to meet growing demand.
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust hosts a leading regional Cancer Centre and seeks a well-organised Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist. The successful candidate will manage and treat patients with hepatobiliary and oesophageal tumours, offering Chemotherapy, systemic therapy, and Radiotherapy (including Stereotactic).
This role provides an opportunity to join a dynamic team delivering exceptional cancer care in a modern, state-of-the-art facility.
The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre offers 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 treatments are provided at the Cancer Centre, which has recently been refurbished to provide a modern, welcoming environment.
We collaborate 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.

Main duties of the job

Remit of the Consultant Post:

• Work with colleagues to provide a Hepatobiliary and Oesophageal oncology service.
• Provide regional oncology services for Hepatobiliary and Oesophageal patients in Guildford and Waverly.
• Offer expertise in Chemotherapy and systemic therapy.
• Participate in regular consultant ward cover sessions.

This role requires a well-organised individual with good team-working skills, capable of completing work within agreed timescales in cooperation with all staff groups and supported by senior colleagues.

Our Cancer Centre aims to provide first-class, high-quality care in a friendly and professional setting. Our services have received national recognition, offering the latest treatments such as Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy, real-time adaptive radiotherapy, high dose rate brachytherapy, and a mobile community infusion suite. We also conduct diagnostic nuclear medicine tests and provide a comprehensive Molecular Radiotherapy service.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative Trust, valuing our 5000 colleagues. We offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program and are committed to professional development. Our Trust is clinically led, providing integrated hospital and community services, with main sites in Guildford and additional community hospital sites. We are rated Outstanding by the CQC and are investing heavily in our facilities and staff development.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

We support professional development through dedicated SPA time, CPD opportunities, and participation in clinical research. We seek candidates with expertise and experience in hepatobiliary and oesophageal tumours, committed to high-quality patient care, continuous professional development, and team collaboration.

Guildford offers excellent leisure, cultural, and sporting facilities, is close to Surrey countryside, and only 40 minutes by train to London.

Whether applying for your first Consultant role or seeking a new challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology via: CCT (within 6 months of interview), Portfolio Pathway (CESR), or European Community Rights

Experience

• Recent oncology care experience in relevant tumour groups
• Experience in managing oncological emergencies
• Broad oncology experience across various tumour sites

Other requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service check
• UK registration

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; further info available on the Trust website.