NHS GRAMPIAN
Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Neuro-Oncology
POST REF NO: SC231313
NHS Grampian is currently recruiting to the above Consultant post in Clinical Oncology, with a special interest in Neuro-Oncology. The successful applicant will join an excellent team of twelve Clinical Oncology Consultants and four Medical Oncology Consultants. They will be based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on the Foresterhill site in Aberdeen. There are ample opportunities to engage in teaching and research at this teaching hospital and the University of Aberdeen. The new ANCHOR centre for Outpatient and Day Therapy Oncology and Haematology is due to open in 2026 and will be co-located with the Radiotherapy Department at the east side of the Foresterhill Campus.
Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or Portfolio Pathway route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive Consultant post once CESR or Portfolio Pathway specialist registration is awarded. Those with an International Recognised Specialist Qualification approved by GMC should have a confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR or Portfolio Pathway Specialist Registration can be made to the GMC.
Apply for this post by visiting and search for the above Ref No. Closing date Sunday 8th March 2026.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.