Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Gloucester is seeking a Medical Oncologist to expand their oncology services. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care for melanoma and other tumor sites, work with multidisciplinary teams, and actively participate in clinical trials. Applicants must have full GMC registration and experience in oncology. This role offers a competitive salary and fixed-term contract, contributing to a patient-centered healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of expertise in oncology.
• Active involvement in clinical trials.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality medical oncology care.
• Examine and treat patients according to clinical policies.
• Work with MDT to ensure timely patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Teamworking

Empathy

Quality Improvement

Education

Full GMC registration

Higher qualification in Medicine (MD/PhD)

Research degree (MD/PhD)

Job description

Job summary

This appointment is the next step in our expanding and ambitious Oncology service, and you could make a real difference to patients' lives by joining our team. At the heart of our organisation are dedicated staff, and we are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us and achieve our vision of providing Best Care for Everyone. Our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are leaders in healthcare, teaching and research.

Main duties of the job

This Medical Oncology post will cover Melanoma plus one other tumour site to be agreed between candidate and department. Options would include breast, urology and upper GI. The successful candidate will be expected to continue the established links with site specialised teams through the appropriate multidisciplinary team meetings. The appointee will be encouraged to participate in the departmental philosophy of entering patients into clinical trials wherever possible. Further strengthening and development of multidisciplinary teams is anticipated. The post holder will maintain and foster links with the multi-disciplinary staff groups within Oncology, the Palliative Care teams, colleagues in Medical and Surgical specialities, and colleagues in primary care.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust (GHNHSFT) was formed in April 2002 and became a second wave Foundation Trust in July 2004. We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital. In collaboration with the other NHS Trust in Gloucestershire (Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust - GHCNHSFT - who provide physical health, mental health and learning disability services), we provide Oncology services across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, parts of Powys, and Worcestershire.

Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong. Our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas. It is a warm, collegiate, and patient-centred hospital.

Details Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-LOCCONSMEDONC

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Job description Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to:

• Take responsibility for the delivery of high quality medical oncology care
• Examine and treat patients in accordance with agreed Department, Regional Cancer Network and Trust wide policies
• Work with local and regional MDT colleagues to ensure the most appropriate care is delivered to patients in a timely way

Please view the job description for further details.

Job description Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to:

• Take responsibility for the delivery of high quality medical oncology care
• Examine and treat patients in accordance with agreed Department, Regional Cancer Network and Trust wide policies
• Work with local and regional MDT colleagues to ensure the most appropriate care is delivered to patients in a timely way

Please view the job description for further details.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Higher qualification in Medicine
• Research degree (MD/PhD)
• Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise

Experience Essential

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• A willingness to accept shared responsibility and provide leadership
• Active involvement in clinical trials
• Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
• Participation in clinical audit including completion of audit project

Desirable

• Experience in Medical Education

Management Expertise Essential

• Participation in clinical audit including completion of audit project
• Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
• A willingness to accept shared responsibility and provide leadership

Desirable

• Additional management qualification

Educational Experience Essential

• Training of resident doctors and Specialist Registrars

Desirable

• Additional Education Qualification

Personal Attributes Essential

• Effective team working skills
• Conscientiousness, with drive, initiative, and enthusiasm
• Caring and empathetic
• Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
• Non-judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disabil-ity, religious beliefs of financial status
• Flexible and resilient
• Committed to lifelong learning
• Able to meet travel commitments of the post

Skills Essential

• Effective team working skills
• Conscientiousness, with drive, initiative, and enthusiasm
• Caring and empathetic
• Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
• Non-judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs of financial status
• Flexible and resilient
• Committed to lifelong learning

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Higher qualification in Medicine
• Research degree (MD/PhD)
• Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise

Experience Essential

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• A willingness to accept shared responsibility and provide leadership
• Active involvement in clinical trials
• Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
• Participation in clinical audit including completion of audit project

Desirable

• Experience in Medical Education

Management Expertise Essential

• Participation in clinical audit including completion of audit project
• Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
• A willingness to accept shared responsibility and provide leadership

Desirable

• Additional management qualification

Educational Experience Essential

• Training of resident doctors and Specialist Registrars

Desirable

• Additional Education Qualification

Personal Attributes Essential

• Effective team working skills
• Conscientiousness, with drive, initiative, and enthusiasm
• Caring and empathetic
• Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
• Non-judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disabil-ity, religious beliefs of financial status
• Flexible and resilient
• Committed to lifelong learning
• Able to meet travel commitments of the post

Skills Essential

• Effective team working skills
• Conscientiousness, with drive, initiative, and enthusiasm
• Caring and empathetic
• Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
• Non-judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs of financial status
• Flexible and resilient
• Committed to lifelong learning

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)