University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Consultant in Medical Oncology (Melanoma Medical Oncology, OTIS, NMS)
The closing date is 19 May 2026.
This post is for a Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Melanoma, NMS and OTIS, based in Brighton but with a clinic in Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, so must be prepared to travel between sites.
The workload predominantly relates to outpatient clinical activity, with regular commitments to caring for general oncology inpatients and review of patients in the same-day emergency care unit as well as taking part in an out-of-hours oncology on‑call rota.
In addition, the post will require clinical leadership, MDT attendance and active participation, medical student and registrar teaching, and opportunities for clinical leadership and research.
Main duties of the job
* Outpatient Clinics
* MDM attendance
* SACT prescribing
* Clinical trials leadership and delivery
* Acute Oncology team leadership and clinical management
* Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care
* Clinical Governance meetings
* Ward reviews when appropriate
About us
Working for our organisation: At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job responsibilities: Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
* MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification, or its recognised equivalent.
* Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT (equivalence must be confirmed by the GMC by date of AAC).
* Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Evidence of training in broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites
* Understanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
* Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
* Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* Evidence of managerial skills: achievements / courses attended
Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Research experience
* Publications
* Prizes and honours
* Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
* Evidence of good communication skills, both oral and written
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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