Consultant Paediatric Oncologist
The closing date is 06 April 2026
Applications are invited for a 10PA Consultant in Paediatric Oncology at Nottingham University Hospitals. This is an initial short-term locum post with the intention of preparing to advertise a substantive post once approved.
Our East Midlands Children's and Young Person's Integrated Cancer Service (EMCYPICS) is a two site principle treatment centre for malignant haematology based across Nottingham and Leicester and takes approximately 140 new malignant patients each year. We are a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for neuro-oncology. The post is Nottingham based, but with links via a shared MDT. Our inpatient unit houses a teenage cancer trust area, adjacent daycare facilities with a theatre room and access to paediatric intensive care on the same corridor.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of the consultant team to provide inpatient care to the oncology and haematology service on a 1 in 6.5 service week basis as well as having specific responsibilities for new referrals with solid tumours and brain tumours and late effects. The current vacancy is for an oncologist covering solid tumours, brain tumours and late effects but applications from those wishing to cover leukaemia instead of brain tumours will be considered and this may be negotiated with the current team based on the applicant's specific interests. We care for patients post autologous stem cell transplant but allogeneic transplants occur in Sheffield. The post is for 10PAs but applications from those wishing to consider job share or more flexible arrangements are also invited.
It is essential that applicants have specific training in paediatric oncology, are fully registered with the GMC with entry to the specialist register for paediatric oncology (or the expectation of award of CCT or CESR within 6 months of interview). Please refer to the job description for full details. Additional enquiries and visits are very welcome.
About us
The successful applicant will become joint the existing friendly and collaborative team of 7 consultant haematologists and oncologists and an additional temporary locum. We have strong links with the University of Nottingham, with two team members having academic appointments. There are currently 3 consultants covering benign haematology, 3 covering leukaemia, 3 covering neuro oncology and 3 covering solid tumours. The wider paediatric team is very welcoming and sociable and includes general paediatrics, nephrology, rheumatology, metabolic, gastroenterology, intensive care and interests in cardiology. We have excellent links with paediatric surgery with dedicated theatre time for line insertions and have twice weekly dedicated bone marrow/intrathecal lists. Nottingham and the surrounding area is a hidden gem, being a beautiful yet affordable place to live with outstanding nearby schools and excellent transport links to other major cities.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description & personal specification for further information regarding the post.
Person Specification
Practical requirements
* Ability to travel between NUH campuses
* Evidence of level 3 Safeguarding Children training
* Paediatric Life Support training (PILS or APLS)
Professional registration and qualifications
* Full and specialist registration (paediatric oncology) with GMC or within 6 months of CCT
* MBBS or equivalent
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* Completed recognised higher specialist training programme in paediatric oncology
* Minimum of 2 years experience in paediatric oncology
* Higher Professional Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
* Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families and professionals
* Experience in paediatric malignant and non-malignant haematology, including diagnosis and management of haemoglobinopathies
* specific training in communication skills
* specific training in patient safety or human factors
* 1 year of general paediatric experience
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behaviour standards.
Managment Skills
* Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
* Able to work in a team
* higher management degree or qualification
* Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities
* Able to work flexibly in a changing health service.
* Able to use Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, audit and research
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit
* Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
* Original research publications
* Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
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.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
#J-18808-Ljbffr