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Job overview
We are looking to appoint a consultant in Medical Oncology with a special interest in the medical management of Urological malignancies. The successful candidate will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites. Please get in touch with us to discuss this post and what we could offer you. We will work with you to create a suitable job plan
Main duties of the job
The post-holder’s duties will be primarily at the Churchill Hospital, in Oxford. It is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust’s locations or outreach district general hospital clinics, including the Horton Hospital in Banbury, Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital (part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust) and Milton Keynes Hospital. Each 4-hour clinic has 2 new and 8 follow up patients; for a 42-week year, a full-time post holder is likely to see 250 - 300 new patients.
This role includes an approximate 1 in 25 consultant of the week on-call rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post specialises in Urological malignancies, and will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites. The post-holder will also participate in a rota for Consultant of the week, AOS for the oncology ward and triage at the Churchill Hospital. We are keen that the post holder undertakes and supports the development of our telemedicine clinics, and there will be the opportunity to contribute to service improvement projects in this field.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- General training in Medical Oncology to specialist level or equivalent
- General training in all aspects of medical oncology and tumour sites
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
- Research / Clinical trial experience / Publications
- Uro-oncology experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Medical Oncology in a large teaching hospital.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
- ICH GCP training within last 12 months. Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials.
Desirable
- Publication of research
- Management training and experience
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government’s agenda for Its modernisation.
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- GMC
- CCT or CESR in Medical Oncology; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable
- Higher Medical / Research degree
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This advert is for Medical Oncology Consultant - Urological Malignancies with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, South East, 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 Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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