Overview
Applications are invited for a 10PA Consultant in Paediatric Oncology at Nottingham University Hospitals. This is a substantive post representing expansion of the paediatric oncology team. Our East Midlands Children’s and Young Person’s Integrated Cancer Service (EMCYPICS) is a two site principle treatment centre for malignant haematology based across Nottingham and Leicester and takes approximately 140 new malignant patients each year. We are a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for neuro-oncology. The post is Nottingham based, but with links via a shared MDT. Our inpatient unit houses a teenage cancer trust area, adjacent daycare facilities with a theatre room and access to paediatric intensive care on the same corridor.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work as part of the consultant team to provide inpatient care to the oncology and haematology service on a 1 in 7.5 service week basis as well as having specific responsibilities for new referrals with solid tumours and brain tumours and late effects. The current vacancy is for an oncologist covering solid tumours, brain tumours and late effects. We care for patients post autologous stem cell transplant but allogeneic transplants occur in Sheffield. The post is for 10PAs.
Qualifications
It is essential that applicants have specific training in paediatric oncology, are fully registered with the GMC with entry to the specialist register for paediatric oncology (or the expectation of award of CCT within 6 months of interview). Please refer to the job description for full details. Additional enquiries and visits are very welcome.
Team and Environment
The successful applicant will join the existing friendly and collaborative team of 8 consultant haematologists and oncologists including a temporary locum. We have strong links with the University of Nottingham, with two team members having academic appointments. There are currently 3 consultants covering benign haematology, 3 covering leukaemia, 3 covering neuro oncology and 3 covering solid tumours. Late effects are covered between 2 consultants. The wider paediatric team is very welcoming and sociable and includes general paediatrics, nephrology, rheumatology, metabolic, gastroenterology, intensive care and interests in cardiology. We have excellent links with paediatric surgery with dedicated theatre time for line insertions and have twice weekly dedicated bone marrow/intrathecal lists. Nottingham and the surrounding area is a hidden gem, being a beautiful yet affordable place to live with outstanding nearby schools and excellent transport links to other major cities.
Additional Information
Please refer to job description & personal specification for further information regarding the post.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Monday 6 Apr 2026
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