Locum Consultant Oncologist Upper and Lower GI Cancers

Job overview

Our Oncology team is delighted to welcome a passionate and collaborative colleague who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding, patient-centred cancer care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service that provides comprehensive oncology care to the communities of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. As we embark on an ambitious expansion of our regional Cancer Centre in Cheltenham, including the development of the new Gloucestershire Cancer Centre, there has never been a more inspiring time to join our team.

Working 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), Consultants typically see 150-200 new patients annually (around four new patients per week). You'll work closely with our established upper and lower GI teams, with excellent opportunities to participate in clinical research and service development.

While the role is advertised as a 10 PA post, we are very happy to discuss flexible or less-than-full-time working arrangements. We also welcome applicants with specific clinical or research interests, and we encourage informal conversations to explore how this position can best support your career ambitions. Join us in shaping the future of oncology care in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire and help us make a real difference for our patients and community.

Main duties of the job

Our Oncology Department is a thriving, well-established service comprising 16 Clinical Oncologists and 6 Medical Oncologists, supported by 3 Consultant Radiographers and 1 Consultant Nurse. The team is further strengthened by 13 WTE Specialist Registrars in Clinical and Medical Oncology, 5 Specialty Doctors, 12 Resident Doctors, and 3 Clinical Fellows.

We are proud of our dedicated team of nurse practitioners, who provide comprehensive acute care for our patients, including inpatient services, a 24-hour Acute Haematology Oncology Unit, an Acute Oncology Service, and assessment for patients receiving SACT.

This Oncology post will provide specialist expertise in upper and lower GI cancers across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, contributing to the delivery of exceptional, patient-focused care. The successful applicant will:

• Continue to strengthen established links with site-specialised teams through regular multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Play an active role in developing and enhancing our multidisciplinary services
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across Oncology, Palliative Care, Medical and Surgical specialties, and Primary Care
• Support access to clinical trials, ensuring as many patients as possible can benefit from research opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please take a look at the full job description and see the attachment to meet our team.

Essential Qualifications and Training:

Full General Medical Council registration

Entry on the Specialist Register as a Clinical or Medical Oncologist or eligibility for entry within 6 months of interview

CCT or CESR-Combined Programme: proposed CCT/CESR-CP date within 6 months of interview

Desirable Qualifications and Training:

Research degree (MD/PhD)

Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise

Additional management qualification

Additional Education Qualification

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS

Essential Clinical Experience:

Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Training of resident doctors

Active involvement in clinical trials

Essential Personal Attributes:

Friendly and enthusiastic colleague, with drive, initiative and conscientiousness

Effective team working skills

Caring and empathetic with a desire to put the patient at the centre of their care

Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions

Non-judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status

Flexible and resilient

Committed to lifelong learning

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.