Locum Paediatric Oncology Consultant

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Locum Paediatric Oncology Consultant based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The post is a full‑time locum maternity cover for 12 months, with on‑call commitments across Bristol and possibly other sites.

The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team delivering paediatric oncology, haematology, BMT and aftercare services in the Southwest, with strong academic links and opportunities for professional development within

Job description

Main area Locum Consultant in Paediatric Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Locum: 12 months (Maternity Cover until Jan 2028) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (On-Call Commitments) Job ref 387-WC7029-KL

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town Bristol Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

Locum Paediatric Oncology Consultant

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working. Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations. North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

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Job overview

Are you ready to become a Consultant and looking for an outstanding place to start your career as a Consultant? Or are you a Consultant looking for experience in another city or country? Are you caring, compassionate and motivated? DO you want to work in a forward and fast thinking NHS Foundation Trust? We have an exciting opportunity for you. Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) is one Of the most established and cutting-edge Children's Hospitals in Europe. Our academic links also make us the largest centre for medical training in the Southwest, attracting the highest calibre clinical staff from across the UK. Staff throughout the Trust are involved in a research portfolio, comprising around 450 varied, pioneering projects resulting in approximately 600 published papers each year. We are so proud Of our Hospital and the strong commitment to evidenced based care and research.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a full-time locum consultant post in paediatric Oncology attracting IOPA. This is to cover maternity leave. The post holder Will join a team Of thirteen consultants delivering paediatric oncology, haematology, bone marrow transplant (BMT) and aftercare services to the Southwest and beyond. The post is based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) but the post holder Will liaise closely With colleagues in secondary care across the Southwest supporting a long established and highly devolved shared care network. You Will be required to perform outreach clinics to those centres.

The Bristol paediatric Haematology and Oncology Service is one Of the larger primary Treatment Centres in the UK; currently receiving around 140-150 new referrals per year for childhood malignancy. All essential services and most related specialties are available on site. These include Laboratory Services, Radiotherapy, paediatric Intensive Care, nephrology (including dialysis ), Endocrine and, critically, paediatric Neurosurgery. The role involves rotational attending weeks providing supervision Of in-patient and day-case care Of paediatric oncology patients Within Bristol and supporting care delivered across the shared care network. Additionally the postholder Will deliver regular clinics within our outstanding regional Aftercare service and rostered weekend and evening on-call duties supporting the care Of paediatric oncology, haematology and BMT patients

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Or to organise a tour Of our specialist departments please contact: Sarah Farndon

Person specification

• Evidence Of management training and evidence Of leaming from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running Of a specialist service Ability
• To cope with and effectively organise the workload Of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence Of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Demonstration Of knowledge Of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge Of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and quenes
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraise

Other

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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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.

Name Sarah Farndon Job title CO-Clinical Lead for Paediatric Cancer Services Email address [e-mail]