Consultant Medical Oncologist (Gastrointestinal & HPB Cancers)
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This is a permanent contract with the position commencing ASAP. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Overview
We are seeking a medical oncologist with experience in Gastrointestinal and HPB cancers to join the Medical Oncology Service at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Salisbury District Hospital (SDH). The role involves working within a dynamic team of consultants, specialty doctors and advanced nurse practitioners, and contributing to MDT activity, patient care, and clinical trials.
Responsibilities
* Be a member of the GI and HPB MDTs
* Participate in the management of GI and HPB patients
* Attend the GI and HPB MDT meetings
* Share GI and HPB patient referrals
* Support the Patient Triggered Follow Up (PTFU) pathway
* Provide medical oncology expertise to GI and HPB services
* Plan and supervise chemotherapy/immunotherapy
* Conduct on-treatment review clinics
* Supervise care of inpatients, providing cross-cover for annual leave for other GI and HPB Consultants at UHS
* Engage in peer review meetings
* Participate in the recruitment and running of clinical trials
Working for University Hospital Southampton
* All consultants are expected to actively participate in teaching and training of junior medical and nursing staff and allied health professionals
* All consultants are expected to clinically supervise junior medical staff
* Involvement in educational supervision is expected, subject to General Medical Council requirements
* Active involvement in coordinating education and training within the department is encouraged
What We're Looking For
We are looking for dynamic individuals who are keen to work with the team to develop the GI and HPB oncology services to provide world-class care to our patients.
Additional Information
* Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
* The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
* Interviews will be held on 14 October 2025.
* Job Reference: 188-MB10825
* This vacancy closes on or before 18 September 2025
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* MRCP or equivalent
* Broad experience in Medical Oncology
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Experience in the management of upper and lower gastrointestinal cancers and HPB cancers
Desirable criteria
* Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification
* CCT in Medical Oncology (or within 6 months of CCT date) or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register
* Significant experience in Oncology research
* Experience of working within the NHS
* Teaching experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
* Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
* Good clinical and interpersonal skills
* Good team worker
* Ability to manage staff and resources
* IT Skills
Desirable criteria
* Track record or research including presentation and/or publications
Living Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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