Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Dr
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Uro-Oncology UHSx/ESHT)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-MWRSCHFTCONONCO-593
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Brighton
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £100,870 - £111,441 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Fixed Term Specialist Doctor in Oncology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Dr
Job overview
The appointee will join the team of 31 Clinical/Medical Consultant Oncologists who work across Sussex (Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Hastings) in delivering a comprehensive oncology service for patients from across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Key duties will include regular outpatient clinics, MDT attendance, SACT prescribing and Radiotherapy planning oversight, clinical supervision of non-medical staff, clinical governance, service developments and ward reviews. It is anticipated that the post holder will look to take on leadership/development roles within the division and will be supported to do so. It is also anticipated that they will take an active role in education for trainees at all grades.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details regarding this position, please refer the the full Job Description and Person Specification
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic Medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification FRCR Clinical Oncology or its recognised equivalent
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
- Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical/dental grades including from overseas will also be accepted
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in Oncology services across a range of tumour sites at a senior level.
- Experience in both radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy
- Experience of supervising multiprofessional teams in Oncology
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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
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 lead Oncology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Via email [email protected]
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