Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
This substantive post offers an exciting opportunity to join London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust as a Consultant in Medical Oncology with Clinical Lead responsibilities, with flexibility to develop a subspecialty interest. The role includes 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), of which 2 PAs are allocated for Clinical Lead responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Leadership:
Lead and support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred oncology services across Trust sites. Collaborate with the Care Group Clinical Director, General Manager, and multidisciplinary teams to implement the Trust’s Cancer Strategy.
2. Medical Oncology Duties:
Provide specialist care for cancer patients, including outpatient clinics, systemic anti-cancer therapy, and acute oncology input. Participate in MDTs and contribute to clinical trials and research initiatives.
3. Clinical Lead Duties:
Provide strategic leadership within the oncology service, overseeing clinical standards, service development, and quality improvement. Act as a key liaison between clinical teams and senior management.
4. Governance and Performance:
Ensure compliance with NICE guidelines, clinical audit, incident reporting, and infection control. Monitor clinical outcomes and contribute to performance improvement across efficiency, quality, and financial metrics.
5. Medical Staff Management:
Support training and development of junior doctors, participate in recruitment and appraisal processes, and ensure compliance with working time regulations.
6. Strategic Planning and Representation:
Contribute to business planning and represent the Trust at clinical networks and external meetings. Engage with RM Partners and other regional and national bodies to shape cancer care pathways.
7. Teamworking and Leadership:
Foster a collaborative working environment, chair service meetings, and support conflict resolution. Provide mentorship and contribute to departmental flexibility and innovation.
8. Additional Duties:
Support the chemotherapy suite and clinical trials unit, review prescriptions, and adapt to evolving departmental needs.
This role is ideal for a consultant seeking to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership in a supportive and innovative environment.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
9. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
10. On the GMC Specialist Register for Medical Oncology or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview
Qualifications:
Essential criteria
11. MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
12. MD, PhD, or equivalent higher degree
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
13. Broad-based training in Medical Oncology
14. Broad-based general professional training in general medicine
15. IT skills and computer literacy
Teaching
Essential criteria
16. Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff
Experience
Desirable criteria
17. NHS experience within the last 3 years
18. Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research