Consultant in Medical Oncology - Upper GI Malignancies
The closing date is 15 May 2026
We are looking to appoint a consultant in Medical Oncology with a special interest in the medical management of upper gastrointestinal malignancies. The successful candidate will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, and other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites.
The post holder will primarily work at Churchill Hospital, Oxford, and be willing to work at any of the Trust's locations or outreach district general hospital clinics, including Horton Hospital (Banbury), Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe Hospital (Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust), Great Western Hospital in Swindon, and Milton Keynes Hospital. For a 42‑week year, a full‑time post holder is likely to see 250–300 new patients per year.
Job responsibilities
* Provide clinical care for patients with upper GI malignancies across multiple sites.
* Attend 4‑hour clinics, seeing an average of 2 new and 8 follow‑up patients per session.
* Deliver teaching to clinical students, junior doctors and contribute to clinical examinations.
* Participate in research and undertake a role as Educational Supervisor within the department.
* Engage in clinical governance activities: audit, risk management, quality improvement, and compliance with external accrediting bodies.
* Maintain professional development, including study leave for CME courses and postgraduate training.
* Support Trust management policies and, when required, undertake administrative duties and a Deputy Leadership role.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
* MB ChB or equivalent; MRCP or equivalent.
* CCT in Medical Oncology (or within six months of achieving CCT).
* Full GMC registration.
* Higher medical or research degree.
Experience
* General training in medical oncology to specialist level or equivalent.
* Experience in all aspects of medical oncology and tumour sites.
* Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level.Research/clinical trial experience, publications, and presentations.
Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent leadership, organisational, communication and professional skills.
* Strong personal and interpersonal skills.
* Highly developed written and spoken English communication skills.
* Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees.
* Participation in clinical audit and risk management.
* ICH GCP training within last 12 months and active involvement in clinical research trials.
* Management training and experience.
* Knowledge of NHS organisation and government modernization agenda.
* Publication of research.
Other Requirements
* Valid driving licence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
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