Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist – Sarcoma

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

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a full-time Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist in Sarcoma to cover maternity leave until 31st December 2025. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading service in Europe, committed to excellent care and research.

Qualifications

• Experience of Acute Oncology Services.
• Comprehensive clinical experience in medical oncology.
• Experience of and ability to work in multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Join an experienced team of medical, clinical and paediatric oncologists.
• Build additional resilience for medical oncology provision.

Skills

Management of all aspects of care of patients undergoing chemotherapy

Education

MB,BS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice and revalidated as appropriate

On GMC Specialist Register for Medical Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a full time Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist in Sarcoma to cover a period of maternity leave effective immediately until 31st December 2025.The London Sarcoma Service is one of largest specialist services in Europe providing comprehensive care for all soft tissue and bone sarcomas as well as gastrointestinal stromal tumours.

CV required for application.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to build additional resilience for a fixed period into our medical oncology provision based at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a unique opportunity to join a world class service delivering excellent care and committed to research.You will join an experienced team of medical, clinical and paediatric oncologists. Details of your role will be determined by your experience, interests and clinical need.

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.

Details Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum inclusive of London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6372

Job locations

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

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.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the 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 - 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 third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

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.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the 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 - 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 third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

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 Medical Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in medical oncology
• Experience of Acute Oncology Services
• Experience of and ability to work in multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to take clinical
• responsibility above SpR grade
• Experience in sarcoma

Clinical Skills Essential

• Management of all aspects of care of patients undergoing chemotherapy

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 Medical Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in medical oncology
• Experience of Acute Oncology Services
• Experience of and ability to work in multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to take clinical
• responsibility above SpR grade
• Experience in sarcoma

Clinical Skills Essential

• Management of all aspects of care of patients undergoing chemotherapy

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 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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

Employer's website

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