Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Job overview

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is investing in the development of the Oncology services and is delighted to open the opportunity for a  Clinical Oncologist to join the team.  There are new opportunities across several cancer sites, which are negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.  The choices to select sites would be from Head and Neck and Gynaecology. Other interests will also be strongly considered, and job can be shaped to individual’s experience and preferences.

Facilities include an on-site Chemotherapy Day unit, due to be moved and upgraded in 2024.   Our Radiotherapy Suite is also undergoing a major upgrade for completion in 2025.

University Hospitals Plymouth is proud to offer our patients a broad portfolio of clinical trials and supports all staff to engage in research, all Oncology staff are supported with job-planned  time, and a team of Research staff.

All Consultants manage their own site-specific workload and participate in our Acute Oncology Service on a 1 week in 12 rotation.  Appropriate relocation support will be offered to suitable candidates based on their individual circumstances.

If you share our ambition to provide high-quality patient-centred care and enjoy a lifestyle that is second to none, think Plymouth. Enquiries should be directed to Dr Udaiveer Panwar, [email protected] Tel: 01752 432337.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time position comprising of 10 programmed activities (PA’s) based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust NHS Trust.  As per trust guidance a minimum of 1.5 PAs are dedicated to SPAs. You will be expected to participate in a minimum of 1 in 12 acute oncology service cover including weekend rounds and off site cover at night. On call duties are supported by an Oncology SpR. Appropriate dedicated specialist nursing and administrative and operational support will also be provided.

All members of the consultant team would be expected to undertake the following weekly routines:

• Two Inpatient ward rounds for your named patients
• Cancer site specific MDTs
• New Patient and Follow Up clinics.
• Supporting resident junior medical staff with training.
• AOS rounds (when undertaking on call weeks)
• Radiotherapy planning
• Chemotherapy prescribing
• Peer review

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information about the role.