Job Title: Consultant Medical Oncologist
Agency: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint a full-time Substantive Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in HPB/UGI and melanoma to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Weston Park Cancer Centre, with outreach clinics within the SYBND cancer alliance.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the posts; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Job plan opportunities for a second cancer sub-site for those who want to maintain interest in other sub-specialities will also be supported, considering service needs.

Should any further vacancies arise, shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of cancer services across the above-mentioned disease sites.
• The appointee will join established multidisciplinary teams for these cancers.
• Successful candidates will be expected to participate in our acute oncology and on-call services rota which currently equates to 0.11 PA. The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) within six months of interview.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
• If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• MRCP (or equivalent)

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent

Research

Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Extensive training and broad experience in Medical Oncology.
• Previous experience in the management of the site-specific cancers applied for
• Awareness of new developments in the specialty with the ability to assess the impact of these on the service critically
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months of employment

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical governance and audit

Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do
• Good time management skills
• Good oral and written communication skills

Closing Date: 9 August 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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