Locum Consultant in Paediatric Oncology (Maternity Cover)
A whole‑time post as locum Consultant in Paediatric Oncology is available now at the John Radcliffe Hospital / Children’s Hospital of Oxford. The role covers 12 months of maternity leave from March 2026.
The post comprises 10.0 programmed activities (PAs) and works alongside the existing permanent staff, comprising three paediatric oncologists and three paediatric haematologists.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage patients with solid and CNS tumours, leukaemia, and lymphoma aged 0‑19 years.
* Participate in the 1 in 6 "consultant of the week" system, providing cross‑cover for in‑patient activity.
* Deal with new referrals, initial diagnostic work‑up, planning and delivery of treatment and care.
* Attend and contribute to Oxford multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
* Review patients on the day unit, support fellows and staff grades, and independently lead outpatient clinics.
* Deliver an on‑call service with a 1 in 6/7 rota and provide coverage across Trust locations and outreach clinics.
* Work primarily at Children’s Hospital Oxford (CHOX) but be willing to work at any Trust location and outreach clinics.
Requirements / Considerations
* Candidate must be willing to work full‑time. Those unable to do so for personal reasons may be considered, with job content tailored on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues.
* Job‑share candidates that are suitably qualified will receive serious consideration.
* Contact Dr Amrana Qureshi (01865 234 205), Shaun Wilson (01865‑234196), Clinical Lead for Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, or Dr Alex Lee, Clinical Director of Children’s Services, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Unit Overview
The Oxford Paediatric and Adolescent Haematology/Oncology unit provides a world‑class, holistic service for patients within the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Swindon). It offers solid tumour oncology, neuro‑oncology, malignant and benign haematology services, with JACIE accreditation for high‑dose chemotherapy with autologous stem‑cell rescue. The unit also provides supra‑regional support for haemophilia and haemoglobinopathy services and works closely with Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Units.
Job Plan
An indicative weekly programmed activity timetable is outlined in the JD. The final job plan will be agreed with the clinical director at appointment and is subject to renegotiation at least annually.
Annual & Study Leave
Annual and study leave arrangements must be coordinated within the specialty to ensure an acceptable level of consultant cover.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 April 2026.
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