NHS Locum Consultant Oncologist

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking a motivated Consultant in Medical or Clinical Oncology for a 12-month fixed-term position. The role involves working at Northampton General Hospital and has the opportunity to specialise in various tumour sites. Candidates with GMC registration and MRCP (UK) qualification are encouraged to apply. This position offers a chance to contribute to clinical leadership and innovate within a structured service environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement.
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.

Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Care (DCC) tasks.
• Participating in SPA activities such as revalidation and audit.
• Flexibly adapting to the evolving needs of the department.

Skills

Audit and Quality Improvement

Teaching Junior Staff

Undergraduate Teaching

Team Leadership

Education

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

MD or PhD or other higher degree

Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)

Oncology Sub-specialist accreditation or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

This is 12 month fixed term Consultant post in Medical or Clinical Oncology based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, with occasional duties at Kettering General Hospital as part of the wider University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) NHS Group.

The post offers the opportunity to specialise in one or more tumour sites including Breast, Lung and Thoracic, Lower Gastrointestinal, Gynaecological, Urological, Lymphoma, Germ Cell, GIST, Sarcoma, Cancers of Unknown Primary (CUP), and Acute Oncology within a fully integrated, multidisciplinary service.

The department encourages active involvement in advanced treatment techniques, service development, research, clinical trials, and education, with access to modern facilities including state-of-the-art radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapy suites, and support from expanded clinical roles such as Consultant Radiographers, Pharmacists, and Nurse Specialists.

It is essential that the post-holder:

• Holds the MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification.

This post represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated consultant to develop a specialist portfolio, contribute to service innovation, and participate in academic and clinical leadership within a supportive, forward-looking oncology service.

Candidates on the GMC specialist register could be considered for upcoming substantive Consultant positions.

Main duties of the job

The post is initially structured as 10 Programmed Activities (PAs):

• 8.5 PAs for Direct Clinical Care (DCC)
• 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
• 1 in 12 on-call commitments

The timetable is provided as a broad outline; the final schedule will be agreed with the post-holder on appointment. As the service grows, the post-holder will be expected to work flexibly in line with the new Consultant Contract, adapting to the evolving needs of the department.

Most consultants dedicate 1.5 PAs to SPA, supporting activities such as revalidation, appraisal, audit, CPD, mortality and morbidity meetings, and mandatory training. Additional opportunities include Clinical Lead roles, departmental initiatives, and serving as a Clinical Supervisor for trainees. SPA allocation and remuneration will be adjusted appropriately.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details

Date posted
11 November 2025

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Consultant

Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum / pro rata

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
265-7555585-CSS

Job locations
NGH
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this role. Please also see the attached Recruitment Pack for a guide to working at UHN.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Holds the MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
• Oncology Sub‑specialist accreditation or equivalent.
• Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty

Teaching / Audit & QI Essential

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

Desirable

• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

Management Experience Essential

• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience

Desirable

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.