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Consultant in Medical Oncology
The closing date is 29 April 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Medical Oncology colleague to join our existing urology and breast cancer practices. The post-holder will provide systemic oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with:
* Urological cancers (Isle of Wight)
* Breast cancer (Portsmouth)
The successful candidate will provide systemic treatments for urological cancers on the Isle of Wight. On the island they will work alongside a Medical Oncologist and supported by Specialist Registrars, prescribers and clinical nurse specialists. A joint Isle of Wight/PHU MDT is held weekly. The department is in the top 10 recruiters nationally to the PACE‑NODES trial and has recently started offering prostate SABR routinely to eligible patients. The department has also for many years been one of the highest recruiters to the STAMPEDE trial and is now recruiting to STAMPEDE2.
Main duties of the job
With regard to the breast practice, the successful candidate will join a team of 4 Clinical Oncologists, 3 Medical Oncologists, a Consultant Radiographer and a Trainee Consultant Radiographer covering breast cancer across Portsmouth, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight. PHU has a thriving breast MDT, well supported by nurse prescribers and clinical nurse specialists.
This is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. Other site specialty interests could be accommodated, however, and candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences.
Approximate new referrals would be approximately 80-100 per year for each practice, totalling no more than 160-200 referrals per year. A 10 PA post is based on 8 PAs DCC and 2 PAs SPA.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job responsibilities
The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Medical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. Full participation in teaching, clinical supervision, audit and research is expected.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
* Higher professional training in Medical Oncology
* MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
* BSc, MD or PhD
Experience
* Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights
* An appropriate higher Medical Oncology qualification
* Experience in recruiting to clinical trials
* Willingness to participate in research as a consultant
* Participation in audit
Additional criteria
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice; Higher professional training in Medical Oncology; Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights; An appropriate higher Medical Oncology qualification; Experience in recruiting to clinical trials; Evidence of leadership/management experience within/outside medicine; Teaching of junior doctors; Good oral and written communication skills; Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making; Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need; Ability to work in multi‑professional teams; Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints; Probity; Effective, confident presentation ability.
* MRCP/FRCP or equivalent; BSc, MD or PhD; Research Experience; Published research in peer reviewed journal; Formal management training/qualification; Formal teaching/Educational experience and qualifications.
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.
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