Consultant Clinical Oncologist

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Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a permanent 10 session Consultant Clinical Oncologist.
This post will support the Haematology service and Thyroid service with relevant clinical research activities, audit and teaching. This includes responsibility for the radiotherapy delivery (including Proton Beam therapy) for patients with haematological malignancies / disorders, and delivery of radiotherapy, radionuclide therapy and systemic therapies for patients with thyroid cancer. In addition, we would be looking for the postholder to lead and continue to develop the research and academic profile for the teams. The appointee will attend relevant MDTs and outpatient clinics and also participate in the attending ward rota as well as on call rotas.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and passionate Clinical Oncologist who will work with a committed multi-disciplinary team consisting of Medical and Clinical Oncologists as well as Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registrars as well as our dedicated admin team.
This is a unique opportunity to join a world class service delivering excellent care and committed to research.

CV required with application

Main duties of the job

This post is responsible for the radiotherapy delivery (including Proton Beam therapy) for patients with haematological malignancies / disorders, and delivery of radiotherapy, radionuclide therapy and systemic therapies for patients with thyroid cancer. The appointee will attend relevant MDTs and outpatient clinics. They will participate in the clinical oncology attending ward rota as well as on call rotas.

This post includes the MSCC lead role and attendance at the weekly spinal MDT.

As well as service delivery, a key element of this role will be leading and contributing to the research and academic development of the department. Finally, this post will support the haematology service and relevant clinical research activities, audit and teaching. This work incudes supervising training and non-training positions within the department as required.

It is also recognized that this complex service is constantly evolving and that development and change within this role is expected. Flexibility will be retained in order to respond to individual experience, skills or interests of the appointee.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
• Eastman Dental Hospital
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040

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.

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 - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*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 second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MB,BS or equivalent Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice and revalidated as appropriate.
• On GMC Specialist Register for Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.
• MRCP or equivalent NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology by date of interview.
• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience

Desirable criteria

• Comprehensive clinical experience in clinical oncology

Clinical Skills

Desirable criteria

• Management of all aspects of care of patients undergoing palliative chemotherapy

Audit Management & IT

Essential criteria

• Evidence of management/leadership roles
• Understand the requirements of governance and clinical audit
• Experience in organising clinical audit
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement project within oncology
• Evidence of management training
• Evidence of ability to take responsibility
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and manage time effectively and efficiently

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to:

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 720.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)