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Job overview
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking to appoint a Consultant Medical Oncologist in Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers to join our internationally recognised GI Oncology Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a world-leading multidisciplinary team providing specialist care for patients with oesophago-gastric, hepatobiliary, colorectal and carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) cancers.
The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team of medical and clinical oncologists, surgeons, specialist nurses, researchers and allied health professionals, delivering high-quality systemic anti-cancer therapy and contributing to specialist MDTs across a large regional referral network. UCLH hosts specialist OG and CUP services for London Cancer and is a major centre for colorectal and hepatobiliary oncology.
The post offers exceptional opportunities for clinical leadership, service development, teaching and research, with access to a wide portfolio of national and international clinical trials and strong academic links with UCL, the UCL Cancer Institute, the Francis Crick Institute and the Proton Beam Therapy Centre. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative clinician committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care and advancing the future of GI cancer treatment through research and collaboration.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will join the Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Service at UCLH and will play a key role in the delivery and development of specialist GI cancer services. The successful candidate will: • Provide expert medical oncology care for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including oesophago-gastric, hepatobiliary, colorectal and carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) malignancies. • Deliver systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in accordance with national and local guidelines, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care. • Lead and participate in specialist multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, contributing to treatment planning and coordinated cancer care across the London Cancer network. • Conduct outpatient clinics and provide advice on the management of complex GI oncology patients. • Work collaboratively with surgical, clinical oncology, radiology, pathology, palliative care and specialist nursing colleagues to deliver integrated care. • Contribute to the development and delivery of specialist regional services, including oesophago-gastric, hepatobiliary, colorectal and CUP cancer pathways. • Actively participate in clinical research and support recruitment into commercial and non-commercial clinical trials. • Develop academic interests and contribute to translational and clinical research programmes in collaboration with UCL Cancer Institute, the Francis Crick Institute and other academic partners.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
- Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education, including the teaching and supervision of medical students, resident doctors, fellows and allied healthcare professionals. • Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives. • Support the strategic development of the GI Oncology Service and contribute to maintaining UCLH's position as a leading national and international centre for cancer care, research and innovation. • Participate in the consultant on-call rota and undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Wide experience in managing treatment and follow-up of patients with cancer
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Desirable
- Clinical audit experience
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills with various staff groups and patients both verbal and written
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out original research, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
- The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues
- Leadership skills and the ability to take forward service developments
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- GCP certification for clinical trial work
Desirable
- Proven ability to attract grant funding to support research
- Proven ability to translate research activities into a clinical and organisational context
Specific Requirements
Essential
- The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
Desirable
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree and completed General Professional Training, or equivalent
- Higher academic degree e.g. MD or PhD (or in final stages of preparation), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 12 months of obtaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or equivalent, in an appropriate specialty at time of interview – exact start date will be discussed with the candidate at interview
- Non-UK trained doctors must provide evidence at interview that they are eligible for full GMC registration and entry on the Specialist Register in Medical Oncology
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary Management
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and education
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist – GI with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Oncology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum + London Weighting (on-call Cat B 1%). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Initially for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension.). The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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