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Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
GMC Licence to Practice
- Qualifications
FRCR (or equivalent)
- Clinical Experience
Experience of specialist training in the management of Head and Neck and Sarcoma malignancies
- Clinical Experience
Experience of managing patients on clinical trials
- Clinical Experience
Experience of clinical audit
- Teaching experience
Ability to teach all grades of clinical staff, including those in training
- Teaching experience
Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching experience
Experience of supervising medical trainees
- Management and Administrative experience
Experience and evidence of collaborative work across clinical network groups and in multi-disciplinary teams
- Management and Administrative experience
Development of clinical pathways
- Management and Administrative experience
Experience and evidence of service improvement
- Management and Administrative experience
Insight into managing and leading clinical teams
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Relevant certificate of training in communication
- Qualifications
Higher degree of PhD or MD by postgraduate thesis (or evidence of equivalent research training/experience)
- Clinical Experience
Post-CCT experience in management Head and Neck and Sarcoma malignancies
- Management and Administrative experience
Evidence of research activity and publications
Job overview
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Head and Neck and Sarcoma
This post presents a unique and exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to drive an exciting, expanding cancer service in the Head and Neck and Sarcoma team. This post supports major strategic investment by The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust (CCC) to expand and develop team provision and research focused work across respective SRG's for patient benefit.
The Head and Neck and Sarcoma oncology team are based in the brand new, state-of-the-art CCC-L building. Head and Neck clinics operate at 4 sites across the region including Liverpool (Central), Aintree (North), Arrowe Park and Countess of Chester. Sarcoma clinics will be held in the central main site CCCL. The post holder will support some consultations being held remotely.
This post is a locum part-time (9PA) post.
Main duties of the job
The post has the following broad remits:
- To contribute to the overall leadership of the Head and Neck and Sarcoma service and to the delivery of the service.
- To contribute to and support the wider research programme for the in Liverpool.
- To participate in the educational programmes for trainees
In addition to the site specific teams there is a broad range of teams in place to support all CCC patients through their cancer journey including Inpatient and Outpatient Matrons, Specialist Oncology nurses (clinical and research), Specialist Palliative Care Team, Enhanced Supportive Care Team, Social Worker, Cancer Psychology Services, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Cytotoxic Pharmacy, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist.
Good communication skills, the ability to work as a team member, and offer a high standard of clinical opinion are essential requirements. Participation in the Trust consultant appraisal system and Royal College of Radiologists CPD programme are expected. Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register of the GMC before taking up the Consultant appointment or within six months of their CCT on the interview date.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Head and Neck and Sarcoma with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Oncology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Limited term project). The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.
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