Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Paediatric Radiotherapy

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist at NHS, covering maternity leave. You will work with cutting-edge techniques in paediatric radiotherapy, managing solid tumours and collaborating with a supportive clinical team. This role offers a chance to enhance your expertise in a leading NHS trust renowned for its patient care and innovative practices.

Qualifications

• Eligible for GMC specialist register within 6 months.
• Evidence of clinical responsibility above SpR level.
• Experience in management or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation oncology management for paediatric and TYA solid tumours.
• Participate in quality improvement projects within oncology.
• Organize and prioritize workload effectively.

Skills

Clinical oncology experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Advanced communication skills

Governance and clinical audit understanding

Education

Entry on the GMC specialist register

MRCP or equivalent

FRCR or equivalent

Higher degree (MD, PhD)

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Paediatric Radiotherapy

The closing date is 21 May 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the paediatric clinical oncology team at UCLH to cover a period of maternity leave.

You will gain unparalleled experience in the radiation oncology management of paediatric solid tumours and have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge techniques such as proton beam therapy.

CV required for application.

Main duties of the job

The main duties include providing radiation oncology management (photons and protons) for paediatric and TYA solid tumours. You will be well supported by the existing team of paediatric clinical oncology consultants.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to local, national, and international patients. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We operate across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, with specialties including women's health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

UCLH is committed to sustainability and aims to become a carbon net-zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and 2040 for indirect emissions.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached Job Description for full responsibilities and person specification.

This vacancy may close before the listed deadline. Please submit your application promptly.

Join the best NHS trust in England to work for, as rated by our staff.

UCLH has been recognized as the top trust to work at in England for two consecutive years, with the highest staff recommendation scores in the NHS staff survey.

Learn more about why UCLH is a great place to work: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the AAC date
• On GMC Specialist Register for Oncology or within six months of CCT attainment
• MRCP or equivalent (non-UK trained doctors must be GMC registered and on the Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology by interview date)
• FRCR or equivalent
• Higher degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent)

Clinical Experience

• Comprehensive clinical oncology experience
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of clinical responsibility above SpR level

Clinical Skills

• Management of all aspects of care for patients undergoing radiotherapy
• Completion of an advanced communication skills course

Audit Management & IT

• Experience in management or leadership roles
• Understanding of governance and clinical audit requirements
• Experience organizing clinical audits
• Participation in quality improvement projects within oncology
• Management training evidence
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year plus London weighting (Category B & Low Frequency).