Search for more jobs in Plymouth
Job overview
Plymouth Oncology Centre is looking for locum Clinical Oncologists (or Medical Oncologists) to join our team, whilst we recruit substantively. Selected sites would ideally be lung, urology, breast & GI, however the department team are flexible and opportunities across other cancer sites will be considered and the job can be shaped to individual’s experience and preferences.
Facilities include an on-site Chemotherapy Day unit and newly built Radiotherapy Suite.
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 15 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
These are full-time positions 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 15 acute oncology service cover including weekend rounds and off site cover at night. On call duties are supported by an Oncology Higher resident. 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.
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals.
Skills and experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients
Desirable
- Experience in an additional tumour site
- Evidence of role in development of clinical service
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Evidence of management and leadership experience
Desirable
- Evidence of willingness to undertake management activities
Research & clinical audit
Essential
- Able to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriate
- Able to demonstrate keeps self-up to date with current research and best practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and own independent study and reflection.
Desirable
- Evidence of being Principal Investigator of Clinical Trials
- Evidence of teaching qualification or learning.
Communication & interpersonal skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines
- Evidence of ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication skills.
- Information technology skills.
- Leadership skills.
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on GMC Specialist register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration c. European Community Rights
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Consultant Doctor roles in Plymouth
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Plymouth, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Oncology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 25 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (25 Jun 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.