Locum Consultant Paediatric Oncologist | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Oncology to manage patients aged 0-19 years with solid tumours and leukaemia. The role involves participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, outpatient clinics, and providing cross-cover support for inpatient care. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree with specialist training in paediatric oncology. This position may offer flexible working options. The advert closes on Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience managing patients with solid and CNS tumours, leukaemia and lymphoma aged 0-19 years.
• Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ability to independently lead outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with solid tumours, leukaemia, and lymphoma.
• Participate in the 'consultant of the week' cross-cover system.
• Lead outpatient clinics and provide advice to paediatric specialists.

Skills

Clinical management skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Medical degree

Specialist training in Paediatric Oncology

Job description

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Oncology

A whole‑time locum consultant post in Paediatric Oncology is available at the John Radcliffe Hospital / Children’s Hospital of Oxford. The post is for 10.0 programmed activities (PAs).

The postholder will work alongside the current permanent staff: three Paediatric Oncologists and three Paediatric Haematologists.

Contact Information

• Dr Amrana Qureshi – 01865 234 205
• Shaun Wilson – 01865-234196, Clinical Lead for Paediatric Haematology/Oncology service
• Mr Alex Lee – Clinical Director of Children’s Services, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, The John Radcliffe Hospital

Applicants who are unable to work full‑time for personal reasons may be considered for a modified role. Suitable job‑share candidates will receive serious consideration.

Facilities and Services

The Children’s Hospital Oxford (CHOX) at the John Radcliffe Hospital (JRH) Campus is the Principal Treatment Centre (PTC) providing tertiary haematology/oncology services for designated Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Units (POSCUs) in Swindon, Reading, Milton Keynes, High Wycombe/Stoke Mandeville and Slough (Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospital). Outreach clinics are held at each POSCU.

Inpatient facilities are based on Kamran’s Ward at CHOX. The dedicated 9‑bedded ward provides care for patients requiring chemotherapy or management of treatment‑ or disease‑related complications. Other wards accommodate outliers when required. All surgical, laboratory and radiological services are co‑located at the JRH site.

There are approximately 115 new referrals per year of children with malignant disease, with the number of referrals increasing year on year.

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist services and serving as a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Main Duties of Consultant

• Manage patients with solid and CNS tumours, leukaemia and lymphoma aged 0‑19 years.
• Participate in the 1 in 6 “consultant of the week” system, providing cross‑cover for in‑patient activity, dealing with new referrals, initial diagnostic work‑up, planning and delivery of treatment and care.
• Attend and contribute to the established Oxford multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Review patients on the day unit, support fellows and staff grades, and independently lead outpatient clinics.
• Provide advice and support to other paediatric specialists within CHOX Children’s Services and paediatricians within the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance.
• Deliver on‑call weekend ward rounds, reviewing all haematology and oncology inpatients and providing telephone advice for patients in POSCUs.
• Cross‑cover consultant colleagues during periods of annual leave, study leave and sickness.

Outpatient Care

On‑treatment outpatient care is delivered on Kamran’s Day Care, a separate area for the administration of chemotherapy, blood products and patient assessment. The successful candidate will see patients and support Fellows/Staff Grade doctors in Day Care.

Tumour surveillance and follow‑up clinics for patients not on active treatment take place in the dedicated Children’s Outpatients. This site also hosts haematology follow‑up and benign haematology clinics, such as haemoglobinopathy, and hosts a large and active Paediatric Haemophilia service.

This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025.