Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist - Colorectal
Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist - Colorectal
The Health Board is seeking to appoint a 10-session Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist post in colorectal cancer, with a commitment to high quality patient care, research, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training. The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of SACT and for the colorectal tumour site, and will help expand a trials portfolio for patients at the South West Wales Cancer Centre.
Job Description
This post is for a locum consultant clinical oncologist with a subspecialist interest in colorectal cancers. The post is 10 sessions with flexible working hours to accommodate candidates with caring duties. There are opportunities to develop off-site working as needed to allow remote chemotherapy prescribing.
The postholder will provide a comprehensive non-surgical oncology service (SACT) for colorectal cancer patients and will work closely with the surgical team based at Hywel Dda University Health Board and surgeons at Morriston Hospital. The postholder will join a team of 2 clinical oncologists and 2 medical oncologists delivering non-surgical treatment for colorectal cancer across South West Wales.
About Us
Swansea Bay University Health Board serves around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of about £1 billion and 12,500 employees. We are a University Health Board in partnership with Swansea University and the School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. Major hospitals include Morriston, Singleton (Swansea) and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot. The Health Board is part of a Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH) with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University, aimed at improving wellbeing and wealth in Southwest Wales.
Location: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA.
Details
* Date posted: 09 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £121,264 per year, pro rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 130-NPTSSG10032L-A
* Job locations: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA
Job Responsibilities
For full details, please refer to the supporting documents section to access the full job description and person specification. Documents are available bilingual English/Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: Registered with the GMC; Licensed to practice
* Desirable: MRCP (UK); Higher degree MD/PhD
Experience
* Essential: Evidence of ability to develop effective working relationships across teams; experience with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service; collaboration with other agencies; teaching and training of clinical staff; experience in audit; prior experience of treating colorectal cancers
* Desirable: Experience of oncology research; experience in setting up clinical trials
Skills and abilities
* Effective leadership and the ability to lead where appropriate
* Strong team-working and change adaptability
* Understanding and applying Prudent Healthcare principles
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
* Understanding information systems and technology
* Clinical skills in the management of colorectal cancers
Personal Attributes
* Flexible and adaptable under pressure; able to undertake on-call
* Commitment to continuous improvement and development of skills and services
* Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
* Empathy and sensitivity; ability to listen and involve people
Eligibility
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registrations are required, with relevant NHS/UK Visas and Immigration guidance referenced in the job posting.
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA
Website: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/
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