Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist Colorectal & Gynae Cancer
The closing date is 27 August 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Locum Clinical Oncologist, with interest in Colorectal and Gynae cancer sites, to work at the Bedford Hospital site Oncology Department and Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.You must be dedicated to providing high quality care, maintaining excellent clinical standards and continually looking to drive positive change by developing the service as well as your own sub-specialty interests.
The post holder will provide specialist Oncological services to the population served by the Bedford Hospital in conjunction with Prof R. Thomas, Dr R. Bulusu, Dr A Ahmad, Dr Aslam, Dr Hutka, Dr Kosmin, Dr Sehar and Dr Sabar with special reference to Colorectal Cancer and Gynaecological Cancer and provide specialist Oncological services to the Cambridge population.
Main duties of the job
To work with consultant colleagues and primary care services to develop rapid routes of referral for cancer patients
To liaise with clinical colleagues in Medicine, Surgery, Haematology and palliative care to assist in providing a seamless service for patients transferring between the different aspect of the service
To liaise with Colleagues in Medicine Surgery and the surgical specialities to provide regular cover for patients with neutropenic sepsis and other oncological complications.
To collaborate with colleagues at the Cancer Centre, Cancer Units and other agencies to ensure optimum quality of care for cancer patients
To work with colleagues and the radiotherapy and chemotherapy standards setting group in consultation with the directorate management structure to manage developments in oncology and the introduction of new drugs and technologies at Addenbrooke's and the network.
To participate in the undergraduate teaching program
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to Bedford Hospital and Addenbrooke's Hospital, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
Any responsibility, which relates to a special interest
Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD
Involvement in research locally, and in liaison with Cambridge.
Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of Addenbrooke's Hospital such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, e.g. the prison service. (This excludes work done under direct arrangements between an individual Consultant and a third party, e.g. Category 2;
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy
It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* FRCR or equivalent
* MRCP or equivalent
* MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
* Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
* Excellent all round experience of DGH work
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Oncology
Clinical Effectiveness
* Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
* Experience of guideline appraisal
* Participation in relevant local audits
* Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
* Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
* Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
* Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Clinical Experience
* Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Effectiveness
* Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Personal Skills
* Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
* Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
* Leadership Skills
Personal Circumstances
* Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
* Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory DBS clearance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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