Overview
We are advertising for a new post to expand our current workforce of ten substantive Consultant Medical Oncologists and four visiting Clinical Oncologists. Calderdale & Huddersfield NHSFT has been a pioneer in the provision of DGH-based oncology services since 1996, when the current department was established. The service was cited as a model for cancer care in the RCP publication “The Cancer Patient’s Physician – Recommendations for the development of medical oncology in England and Wales (2000)”. Over the past 30 months, CHFT has worked collaboratively with Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust to support the delivery of sustainable Oncology services across the wider geography. The two organisations continue to work closely together and these roles, along with the wider workforce, will help to support ongoing development.
We are open to applicants with a specialist interest in any tumour site, and the post-holder’s own specialist interests will be considered within the requirements of the current and anticipated service configuration. Applications are encouraged from experienced consultants wishing to take up a new challenge or newly accredited consultants who will be supported through our highly regarded development programmes. The post holder is encouraged to develop his/her own sub-specialty interest.
It is anticipated that this will be a 10PA full time post, although less than full-time working options can be discussed. There will be a requirement to travel to multiple sites where patient care is provided.
Responsibilities
* Handle on-call duties as part of a 1:8 Consultant of the Week rota, with on-call frequency decreasing to 1:9 or 1:10 as new postholders commence.
* In the COW week, work on the inpatient oncology ward and provide a focal point for oncology queries.
* Provide cross-site cover as the post is based at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust but requires travel to multiple sites.
* Contribute to ongoing development of the oncology service in collaboration with partner trusts.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or be within six months of admission to the Register for trainees within the UK. In accordance with regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the GMC Specialist Register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee.
* Applicants must hold a License to Practice.
Additional Information
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. We have made significant changes in the way we work to meet NHS challenges and were rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in June 2018. This advert is an exciting time for continuing development and we are embedding new skills and behaviours. The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, an investment to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale, Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit Our Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk).
The post is based at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust but cross-site working will be necessary. Office accommodation will be provided in the post holder’s base unit. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Thursday 21 Aug 2025.
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