Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time locum Consultant Medical Oncologist specializing in renal and melanoma cancers. This role involves leading outpatient clinics, conducting inpatient ward rounds, and providing clinical support to nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Medical Oncology and experience in a multidisciplinary setting. This position offers opportunities for training and support within a cutting-edge healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Consultant in Medical Oncology with experience in renal, melanoma, and CUP cancers.
• Confidence in prescribing agreed specialties and managing complications.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead outpatient clinics for melanoma and renal cancer patients.
• Conduct inpatient ward rounds and support MDT attendance.
• Provide clinical support to the CNS team.
• Train and support SPRs and ward resident doctors.
• Prescribe immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Skills

Experience in renal cancers

Experience in melanoma cancers

Confidence in prescribing therapies

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

Education

Qualified Consultant in Medical Oncology

Job description

Position

Full‑time Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist (Renal, Melanoma & CUP) – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

About the role

We are excited to announce the creation of a new Consultant post in Oncology, reflecting our commitment to expanding and enhancing services. The role will be based at both NUH and the satellite service at KMH, supporting patients throughout their cancer journey.

Team

The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team comprising:

• 2 Medical Oncology Consultants (renal) and 3 Medical Oncology Consultants (melanoma)
• 2 prescribing Clinical Nurse Specialists covering melanoma and renal patients
• 2 Clinical Oncology Consultants providing radiotherapy cover
• Rotational Specialist Registrars (SPRs) and ward resident doctors

Responsibilities

• Lead outpatient clinics for new, on‑treatment and follow‑up melanoma and renal cancer patients
• Conduct inpatient ward rounds and support skin and urology MDT attendance
• Provide clinical support to the CNS team for ad hoc queries and clinic patients
• Train and support SPRs and ward resident doctors
• Prescribe immunotherapy, targeted therapy and chemotherapy for melanoma and renal cancer, and investigate and manage treatment complications

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified Consultant in Medical Oncology, with experience in renal, melanoma and CUP cancers
• Confidence in prescribing the agreed specialties and dealing with associated complications
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment

Additional Information

• Salary: quoted salary on a pro‑rata basis for part‑time workers
• ID and right‑to‑work checks will be carried out as part of the recruitment process
• A DBS check may be required; applicants will be reimbursed for the cost if the check is undertaken

Equality & Diversity

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we strive to improve representation within the Trust.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the Trust’s application portal. If you have a disability that makes using the online form difficult, an easy‑read application is available on the intranet.

Communication

All communication will be through the email address you provide.