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Medical Oncologist - Consultant, West Midlands
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Location:
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
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Job Reference:
450fe535e67e
Job Views:
7
Posted:
14.07.2025
Expiry Date:
28.08.2025
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Job Description:
A University Teaching Hospital in the West Midlands seeks a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join our dedicated oncology team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality cancer services, working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide expert oncological care, lead service development, and support junior medical staff in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
1. Provide comprehensive oncology services, including site-specialized cancer treatments.
2. Offer clinical expertise in the management and development of oncology services.
3. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to enhance patient care and outcomes.
4. Participate in the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) and contribute to out-of-hours service on a 1:9 non-resident on-call rota.
5. Deliver specialist care for specific tumour sites, including Urology, Colorectal, Breast, and Acute Oncology.
6. Maintain close collaboration with surgeons, physicians, and other specialities within the Trust.
7. Provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship for junior medical staff and trainees.
Education, Research & Development:
8. Lead and participate in teaching and training for medical students and postgraduate trainees.
9. Engage in clinical audit, continuing professional development (CPD), and quality improvement initiatives.
10. Actively contribute to clinical trials and research, with the support of a thriving Clinical Trials Department.
Management & Service Development:
11. Collaborate in the strategic planning and improvement of oncology services.
12. Work across Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford as required.
13. Ensure compliance with national and local NHS targets for cancer care and service delivery.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
14. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
15. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
16. FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent qualification for Medical Oncology.
17. Complete GMC registration & Specialist Registration in Medical Oncology (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR at the time of interview).
18. Expertise in at least one of the following: Urology, Colorectal, Breast, or Acute Oncology.
19. Ability to lead and take full clinical responsibility for patient care.
20. Experience working within multidisciplinary cancer care teams.
Desirable Criteria:
21. Previous NHS experience or comparable healthcare system experience.
22. Subspecialty interest in site-specific oncology care.
23. Teaching, mentoring, or leadership experience in medical education.
24. Interest in clinical research and involvement in oncology trials.
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