Locum Consultant Oncologist in Lower GI Cancers and CUP

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Oncologist for a 0.5 WTE position specializing in Lower GI Cancers and CUP. This role involves working within established multidisciplinary teams and providing comprehensive cancer services, with a focus on patient care and collaboration. The position is fixed-term for 6 months, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading NHS trust known for its commitment to innovative care and research.

Qualifications

• Specialization in Lower GI Cancers and CUP.
• Experience in acute oncology services.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide cancer services across specified disease sites.
• Participate in acute oncology and on-call services.
• Manage ongoing responsibilities for patients.

Skills

Oncology

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient care

Education

Medical degree

Specialization in Oncology

Job description

Locum Consultant Oncologist in Lower GI Cancers and CUP

We are seeking to appoint a 0.5 WTE, Locum Consultant Oncologist specializing in Lower GI Cancers and CUP at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at Weston Park Cancer Centre, with outreach clinics within the SYBND cancer alliance. This is a fixed-term position for 6 months.

Our patients are individuals, not numbers. "Proud to make a Difference" is our ethos. If you seek a role that excites, challenges your potential, and offers job satisfaction, we would love to hear from you.

The appointee will, alongside Consultant colleagues, be responsible for providing cancer services across the specified disease sites and will join established multidisciplinary teams.

Successful candidates are expected to participate in our acute oncology and on-call services rota, which currently accounts for 0.11 PA. The role will adhere to the terms of the national consultant contract and involve sharing emergency cover duties, including covering colleagues during absences. The appointee will have ongoing responsibility for their patients and the department's smooth operation.

Refer to the supporting job description and person specification for detailed duties, including an indicative job plan.

Sheffield is renowned for its green spaces, with over a third inside the Peak District National Park, surrounded by open countryside. Its central location offers excellent transport links, being less than two hours from major metropolitan areas.

With two leading universities and strong collaborations with our local Cancer Alliance and Weston Park Cancer Charity, Sheffield has a distinguished record in oncology transformation, research, and innovation. The city offers a vibrant mix of culture, outdoor activities, excellent schools, and employment opportunities, making it an ideal place to live and raise a family.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS trusts, committed to high-quality, innovative care, research, and family-friendly working environments. We look forward to discussing how we can support your professional ambitions.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Dr Lucy Walkington, Clinical Director, at [e-mail] or call 01142265241.