Locum Consultant - specialising in GI Cancer

Job summary

Locum Consultant in Medical Oncology with sub-speciality expertise in GI Cancer This is an 8PA locum appointment for a consultant medical oncologist with special interests in GI cancer. This post will be available from June for a period of 6 months while plans for recruitment to a substantive post are worked through. This post will deliver approximately 6 PAs supporting the GI team working alongside the Leeds Medical Oncology GI team, which is led by Dr Dan Swinson and is supported by Dr Anthoney, Dr Collinson, Dr Seligman, Dr Williams, Dr Ulahannan, Dr Wood and Dr Samson. The remaining PAs will cover SPA and on-call activities. There will be opportunities to contribute to MDT and departmental meetings. The post-holder will support a 1:14 on-call rota. The successful applicant should hold accreditation in medical oncology from the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent and should be on the specialist register or within six months of being admitted to the register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the deputy medical director and clinical director. Applicants should have established skills in medical oncology. Excellent communication and teamwork skills and a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full- or part-time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the dept.

Main duties of the job

This is a 6-month medical oncology locum consultant post with a special interest in GI cancer, delivering systemic anti-cancer therapies. The post will support an established and experienced medical oncology GI team and will be based at the Leeds Cancer Centre, St Jamess University Hospital. There will be opportunities to contribute to the MDT and departmental meetings, as well as teaching and service developments. This is an exciting time to join our GI Service, as we are currently looking at pathway redesign, alongside developing the service and the wider team. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 10 07 2026

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 26 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 001052
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Elaine Dunwoodie Position: Consultant Medical Oncologist Email: Elaine.dunwoodie@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 2067630

Why you should join our Team

Leeds Cancer Centre is one of the most prestigious oncology departments in the UK, providing an ideal infrastructure for high-quality multidisciplinary cancer services and ensuring the best outcomes for the catchment population of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Cancer Network.

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts. They have been developed by our staff and set out what we see as important to how we work. Our five values are patient-centred, collaborative, Fair, accountable and empowered. All actions and endeavours are underpinned by these values.

LTHT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across WYAAT, we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care.

What you will bring to the role

Delivery of GI out-patient clinics

Attendance at MDT meetings

Participate in ward rounds and the on-call rota

Prescription of systemic and hormone therapy for patients receiving treatment for GI cancer

Discussion with patients and their relatives

Attendance at service and departmental meetings

Work closely with clinical colleagues and support the wider GI team with clinical activity

Provide mutual cross-cover for colleagues where necessary

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.