Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Paediatric Radiotherapy

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join a leading NHS trust in London. This role will involve providing radiation oncology management for paediatric patients, including the use of cutting-edge techniques like proton beam therapy. You will be part of a dedicated team, gaining unparalleled experience in a supportive environment. The trust is committed to delivering top-quality patient care and world-class research, making it a fantastic place to develop your career in clinical oncology.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
• Experience in clinical oncology and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation oncology management for paediatric patients.
• Support the existing team of clinical oncology consultants.

Skills

Clinical Oncology

Radiotherapy Management

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Advanced Communication Skills

Education

MB,BS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

FRCR or equivalent

Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Paediatric Radiotherapy

Employer University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location London, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 3 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the clinical oncology paediatric teams at UCLH and the Royal Marsden Trusts.

In 2026, the Paediatric Radiotherapy service will move from the Royal Marsden to UCLH, creating the biggest service of its kind alongside one of only two UK PBT Centres.

You will gain unparallelled experience in the radiation oncology management of a wide range of tumour sites.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in cutting edge techniques such as proton beam therapy.

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Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role will be to provide radiation oncology management (photons and protons) for paediatric and TYA sarcoma patients at UCLH and to provide radiation oncology management (photons) for a wide range of paediatric patients at RMH (Sutton).

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 people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating 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 the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Job description
Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• MB,BS or equivalent Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice and revalidated as appropriate.
• On GMC Specialist Register for Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.
• MRCP or equivalent NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology by date of interview.
• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in clinical oncology
• Experience of and ability to work in multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to take clinical responsibility above SpR grade

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Management of all aspects of care of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment

Desirable

• Undertaken advanced communications skills course

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• Evidence of management/leadership roles
• Understand the requirements of governance and clinical audit
• Experience in organising clinical audit
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement project within oncology
• Evidence of management training
• Evidence of ability to take responsibility
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and manage time effectively and efficiently

Person Specification
Professional Qualifications

Essential

• MB,BS or equivalent Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice and revalidated as appropriate.
• On GMC Specialist Register for Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.
• MRCP or equivalent NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology by date of interview.
• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in clinical oncology
• Experience of and ability to work in multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to take clinical responsibility above SpR grade

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Management of all aspects of care of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment

Desirable

• Undertaken advanced communications skills course

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• Evidence of management/leadership roles
• Understand the requirements of governance and clinical audit
• Experience in organising clinical audit
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement project within oncology
• Evidence of management training
• Evidence of ability to take responsibility
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and manage time effectively and efficiently

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

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