Locum Consultant Oncologist Upper and Lower GI Cancers

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham is seeking a Locum Consultant Oncologist for Upper and Lower GI cancers. This NHS Medical & Dental consultant post is a fixed-term, 12-month contract, full-time (10 sessions per week), with a competitive salary.

The role offers opportunities to join an expanding regional cancer centre, involvement in MDTs, and potential research collaboration across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. Flexible working arrangements may be discussed.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• Eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register as a Clinical or Medical Oncologist within 6 months of interview.
• CCT/CESR-CP date within 6 months of interview is acceptable.
• Desirable: Research degree (MD/PhD) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Continue to strengthen links with site-specialised teams through regular MDT meetings.
• Develop and enhance multidisciplinary services within oncology.
• Foster collaboration with Oncology, Palliative Care, Medical and Surgical specialties, and Primary Care.
• Support access to clinical trials to maximise patient benefits.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Full General Medical Council registration

Entry on Specialist Register as Clinical/Medical Oncologist or eligibility

CCT or CESR-CP date within 6 months of interview

Desirable: MD/PhD

Job description

Current jobs at Gloucestershire Hospitals

Locum Consultant Oncologist Upper and Lower GI Cancers

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 318-26-LOCCONSONCU&LGI

Site Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Town Cheltenham Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.

We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.

Job overview

Our Oncology team is delighted to welcome a passionate and collaborative colleague who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding, patient-centred cancer care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service that provides comprehensive oncology care to the communities of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. As we embark on an ambitious expansion of our regional Cancer Centre in Cheltenham, including the development of the new Gloucestershire Cancer Centre, there has never been a more inspiring time to join our team.

Working 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), Consultants typically see 150-200 new patients annually (around four new patients per week). You'll work closely with our established upper and lower GI teams, with excellent opportunities to participate in clinical research and service development.

While the role is advertised as a 10 PA post, we are very happy to discuss flexible or less-than-full-time working arrangements. We also welcome applicants with specific clinical or research interests, and we encourage informal conversations to explore how this position can best support your career ambitions. Join us in shaping the future of oncology care in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire and help us make a real difference for our patients and community.

Main duties of the job

Our Oncology Department is a thriving, well-established service comprising 16 Clinical Oncologists and 6 Medical Oncologists, supported by 3 Consultant Radiographers and 1 Consultant Nurse. The team is further strengthened by 13 WTE Specialist Registrars in Clinical and Medical Oncology, 5 Specialty Doctors, 12 Resident Doctors, and 3 Clinical Fellows.

We are proud of our dedicated team of nurse practitioners, who provide comprehensive acute care for our patients, including inpatient services, a 24-hour Acute Haematology Oncology Unit, an Acute Oncology Service, and assessment for patients receiving SACT.

This Oncology post will provide specialist expertise in upper and lower GI cancers across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, contributing to the delivery of exceptional, patient-focused care. The successful applicant will:

• Continue to strengthen established links with site-specialised teams through regular multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Play an active role in developing and enhancing our multidisciplinary services
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across Oncology, Palliative Care, Medical and Surgical specialties, and Primary Care
• Support access to clinical trials, ensuring as many patients as possible can benefit from research opportunities

Working for our organisation

Gloucestershire Hospitals provides acute hospital services from Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital, with maternity services based at Stroud Maternity. As the largest employer in Gloucestershire, our 9,000-strong workforce, representing over 95 nationalities, delivers outstanding, patient-centred emergency, elective and specialist care across a broad range of clinical areas. We take pride in placing people at the heart of everything we do, working together as one team driven by shared ambition for continuous improvement.

The Gloucestershire Cancer Centre, based in Cheltenham, serves as a regional Cancer Centre for Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and South Worcestershire, as well as parts of Shropshire and Powys. The Centre registers over 5,000 new patients each year and is expanding to create a new, purpose-built facility with the transformation of our existing estate. This modern, welcoming space will ensure we remain at the forefront of oncology care for years to come.

Gloucestershire was named the best place to live in the UK byThe Sunday Times in 2021. It offers Cotswold countryside, the historic Cathedral in Gloucester and the Regency spa town of Cheltenham, renowned for its annual Cultural festivals. With outstanding schools and excellent transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, London and Wales, Gloucestershire offers an exceptional quality of life.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please take a look at the full job description and see the attachment to meet our team.

Essential Qualifications and Training:

Full General Medical Council registration

Entry on the Specialist Register as a Clinical or Medical Oncologist or eligibility for entry within 6 months of interview

CCT or CESR-Combined Programme: proposed CCT/CESR-CP date within 6 months of interview

Desirable Qualifications and Training:

Research degree (MD/PhD)

Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise

Additional Education Qualification

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS

Essential Clinical Experience:

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

Training of resident doctors

Active involvement in clinical trials

Essential Personal Attributes:

Friendly and enthusiastic colleague, with drive, initiative and conscientiousness

Effective team working skills

Caring and empathetic with a desire to put the patient at the centre of their care

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 or financial status

Flexible and resilient

Committed to lifelong learning

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full General Medical Council registration
• Research degree (MD/PhD)
• Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise
• Additional Education Qualification

Knowledge

• Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
• Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS

Experience

• 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
• Training of resident doctors
• Active involvement in clinical trials

Personal Attributes

• Friendly and enthusiastic colleague, with drive, initiative and conscientiousness
• Effective team working skills
• Caring and empathetic with a desire to put the patient at the centre of their care
• 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 or financial status
• Flexible and resilient
• Committed to lifelong learning

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

IMPORTANT: If you require sponsorship in order to apply for this role, eligibility is subject to your individual circumstances ie. current/previous visa status and the relevant salary threshold. We cannot make that assessment for each individual at this stage, therefore we advise those that may require sponsorship to ensure they have self assessed and thoroughly understood their eligibility using the Home Office guidance here - UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.