Overview
This Clinical Oncology Consultant post will be based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). The appointee will work with site specific local and specialist MDTs for Breast cancers at the UHCW and South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWUFT). The typical new patient caseload is expected to be around 5 per week, and up to 210 per annum overall, based on 42 working weeks of routine work (excluding leave and on-call). They would also contribute to the On Call rota (currently 1 in 18).
The appointee will work in site specific local and specialist MDTs for Breast cancer at UHCW and SWUFT. 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 multiple units across the region including the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site, the Maple unit at St Cross Hospital Rugby, Rigby Unit at Stratford and Aylesford Unit at SWUFT. This post is a replacement and succession planning post for the breast team due to retirement and cross-cover at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust for Breast cancer.
Responsibilities
* Work with site specific local and specialist MDTs for Breast cancer at UHCW and SWUFT.
* Manage a typical new patient caseload of around 5 per week (up to 210 per annum based on 42 working weeks).
* Contribute to the On Call rota (currently 1 in 18).
* Support the Acute Oncology Service and the Oncology ward in-patient care on working days as required.
* Treat patients across multiple units including the Arden Cancer Centre, Maple unit, Rigby Unit and Aylesford Unit.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is rated as good by the Care Quality Commission and is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We pride ourselves on high-quality patient care and a culture of learning and development, with modern facilities and a growing reputation in research and innovation.
Joining our team offers opportunities to be part of a passionate, talented group with access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-T1-MED-7471623
Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job description
For further information on this consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: Meets all essential
* Desirable: Meets all desirable
Training (abilities/skills) and Experience
* Essential: Meets all essential
* Desirable: Meets all desirable
Teaching/Educational Experience
* Essential: Meets all essential
* Desirable: Meets all desirable
Clinical Governance
* Essential: Meets all essential
* Desirable: Meets all desirable
Management and Leadership
* Essential: Meets all essential
* Desirable: Meets all desirable
Professional Development
* Essential: Meets all essential
* Desirable: Meets all desirable
Personal Attributes
* Essential: Meets all essential
* Desirable: Meets all desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Essential: Meets all essential
* Desirable: Meets all desirable
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a disclosure submission to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside other applications. UK Visas and Immigration guidance and overseas criminal records guidance are applicable. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for information.
Employer details: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX. Employer website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk
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