The closing date is 13 March 2026.
Locum Consultant Clinical / Medical Oncologist Colorectal/Gynaecology
This oncology consultant post will be based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) and South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust (SWUFT). The appointee will work in site‑specific local and specialist MDTs at UHCW and SWUFT.
The appointee will work with site‑specific local and specialist MDTs for Gynaecological cancers at UHCW and colorectal cancers at SWUFT. The typical new patient caseload is expected to be on average 5 per week in a 10‑PA job plan, and up to 210 per annum based on 42 working weeks of routine work (excluding leave and on‑call).
The role is supported by a dedicated CNS team. You will be expected to support the Acute Oncology Service and the Oncology ward in‑patient care, as necessary on working days. Patients will be treated in the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site and Rugby St. Cross Hospital. SWUFT patients are treated in the Aylesford unit at Warwick Hospital and the Rigby unit at Stratford Hospital.
Main duties of the job
* Take ongoing responsibility for patients under your care.
* Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
* Develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in your specialties and work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards, including the development of treatment protocols and guidelines.
* Attend the site‑specific MDTs and participate in, and support, the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant junior team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social workers, Palliative Care and Psychology services for patients and families.
* Take part in the departmental audit programme as well as participating in multidisciplinary audit relating to your area of clinical interest.
* Participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
* Supervise trainees working in the Department and assist in their training and appraisal, including acting as Educational / Clinical supervisor.
* Participate in the Trust Performance and Annual Appraisal process and be responsible for ensuring that you support the principles of revalidation by the General Medical Council.
* Commit to, and be involved in, clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit; this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice including adherence to ISO9001 and IR(ME)R.
* Participate in Departmental Error Reviews and support the Departmental and Trust clinical risk management policies and procedures.
* Participate in monthly mortality and morbidity meetings.
* Participate in the on‑call rota.
* Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
* Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
* As a senior member of the medical team, provide clinical Leadership and support for the effective development of site‑specific services and attend the relevant operational meetings.
* Work within the department to seek ways of improving the efficiency of the service without sacrificing quality.
* Fulfil all timetable commitments.
* Be expected to liaise with consultant colleagues in providing internal cover for annual leave and sick leave, which may require some flexibility in the post holder's hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Meets all essential criteria
* Meets all desirable criteria
Experience / Knowledge
* Meets all essential criteria
* Meets all desirable criteria
Skills
* Meets all essential criteria
* Meets all desirable criteria
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.
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
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