Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 8 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-RSCHCONONCLGI-583
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Brighton
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Clinical Oncologist Lower GI & Clinical Trials
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
This post is for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Lower GI and clinical trials, based in Brighton but with cross site working in Eastbourne (ESHT), as part of UHSussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The workload predominantly relates to outpatient clinical activity, with regular commitments to caring for general oncology inpatients and review of patients in the same day emergency care unit as well as taking part in an out of hours oncology on call rota.
In addition, the post will require clinical leadership, MDT attendance and active participation, medical student and registrar teaching, and there will be clinical research opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
· Outpatient Clinics
· MDM attendance
· SACT & Radiotherapy prescribing
· Clinical trials leadership and delivery
· Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care
· Clinical Governance meetings
· Ward reviews when appropriate
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We are hoping to interview for this post in February 26
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
- • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- • CCT in oncology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
- • Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of training in broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites
- • Interest and training suitable for a LGI cancer oncology post
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- • Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit Experience of planning, and delivering clinical research including liaison with national groups, third sector and commercial funders
Desirable criteria
- • Research experience
- • Publications
- • Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- • Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally Appleyard
- Job title
- Clinical Oncologist and Oncology Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07789 260046
- Additional information
Contact via email [email protected]
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