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Job overview
We are looking to appoint a whole time Substantive Consultant (Medical or Clinical) Oncologist in Breast Cancer to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Weston Park Cancer Centre, with outreach clinics within the SYBND cancer alliance.
Our patients are not numbers they are individuals, Proud to make a Difference is not just our slogan but the way we do things. If you are looking for a Consultant Oncologist role that excites you, stretches your potential and gives you job satisfaction we would love to hear from you.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of cancer services across the above mentioned disease sites.
The appointee will join established multidisciplinary teams for these cancers.
Successful candidates will be expected to participate in our acute oncology and on-call services rota which currently equates to 0.11 PA. The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be fully registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- FRCR (or equivalent) – For Clinical Oncologist
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive training and broad experience in Medical or Clinical Oncology.
- Previous experience in the management of the site specific cancers applied for.
- Awareness of new developments in the specialty with the ability to assess critically the impact of these on the service
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do
- Good time management skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months of employment
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
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This advert is for Consultant (Medical/Clinical) Oncologist in Breast Cancer with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Oncology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Full time. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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