Locum GI Cancer Consultant – Upper & Lower GI

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham invites an experienced Clinician to join our Oncology service, providing specialist expertise across GI cancers within Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. The post supports MDTs, clinical trials, and service development as part of the planned Gloucestershire Cancer Centre expansion.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to resident doctor training, and lead improvements in clinical governance and patient care while

Qualifications

• 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.
• Desirable: Research degree (MD/PhD).
• Desirable: Qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education or other relevant expertise.
• Desirable: Additional management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen links with site-specialised teams via MDT meetings.
• Develop and enhance multidisciplinary services.
• Foster collaboration with Oncology, Palliative Care, Medical/Surgical specialties, and Primary Care.
• Support access to clinical trials and research opportunities.
• Train resident doctors and participate in teaching.
• Engage in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead in clinical trials and service development.

Skills

GMC registration

Specialist register eligibility

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Clinical trials involvement

Education

MD/PhD

Quality Improvement qualification

Medical Education qualification

Management qualification

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham invites an experienced Clinician to join our Oncology service, providing specialist expertise across GI cancers within Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. The post supports MDTs, clinical trials, and service development as part of the planned Gloucestershire Cancer Centre expansion.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to resident doctor training, and lead improvements in clinical governance and patient care while