Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-RSCHFTCONONCM&S-669
- 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
- 07/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Fixed Term Consultant Medical Oncologist Melanoma, Skin Renal
NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant
Job overview
This post is for a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Melanoma, Skin and Renal, fixed term 12 months based in Brighton but with a clinic in Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, so must be prepared to travel between sites.
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, there will be clinical leadership and research opportunities.
FIX TERM REASON: Pending appointment for substantive post
In the event that we are unable to appoint a candidate for the permanent role of Consultant SPECIALTY (ref: 279-RSCHCONONCM&S-669), this post will be offered as a fixed-term appointment for 6 months initially with a view to extend for a further 6 months.
Main duties of the job
· Outpatient Clinics
· MDM attendance
· SACT prescribing
· Clinical trials leadership and delivery
· Acute Oncology team leadership and clinical management
· 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.
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. or its recognised equivalent
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of 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 Melanoma cancer oncology post
- Understanding of clinical risk management
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
- Dr Sally Appleyard
- Job title
- Clinical lead and Clnical Oncologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07789 260046
- Additional information
Via email or switchboard 01273 696955
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
- 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
- St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ
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