Consultant Medical Oncologist specialising in Sarcoma Cancers
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Position Summary
The Specialist Oncology Service is recruiting a Consultant Medical Oncologist specialising in Sarcoma. This post represents a career opportunity for a clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work with a team of Consultant Oncologists and the wider cancer multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide Sarcoma expertise within the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC), which sees over 8,000 new patients a year and over 60,000 return patients.
The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will take up a post providing Specialist Oncology input into the Sarcoma Oncology service, based at the BWoSCC. The post holder will manage cross‑cover for clinics, participate in yearly appraisal and job planning with the Clinical Director, and be expected to reduce or cancel scheduled off‑site clinical activities when on‑call duties arise. The on‑call frequency based at BWoSCC is 1:26, and the Consultant is expected to participate in on‑call duties and the review of unscheduled admissions.
Teaching, Management, Research and Audit
The successful applicant will supervise trainees clinically and contribute to clinical trial recruitment, which is an integral part of clinical practice within Specialist Oncology. The BWoSCC has a suite of seminar rooms for lectures and meetings and a well‑developed postgraduate medical education programme held on Friday afternoons.
Research Opportunities
BWoSCC is a major contributor to local, national and international trials, with approximately 1,000 patients a year entered and randomised through the Clinical Trials Unit. The service is often among the global top recruiting sites in international trials, ensuring high‑impact publications for committed investigators.
Contact Information
Informal contact: Dr Sharon Armstrong, Clinical Director – 0141 301 7076 or Sharon.armstrong3@nhs.scot.
Interview Date
19/01/2026
EEO Statement
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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Application Information
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