Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist in Gynaecological Cancer
Posted: 04 December 2025
Grade: Consultant
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term – 3 months
Duration: 3 months
Working pattern: Part‑time
Job Summary
We are delighted to offer a highly motivated professional the opportunity to join our well‑integrated team as a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist in Gynaecological Cancer. The role commences January 2026 for 3 months, based at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, potentially at NCCC‑Carlisle.
Job Description
The consultant will provide tertiary‑level oncology care within the teaching hospital’s cancer centre and peripheral clinics, with a commitment to general oncological care during on‑call rotations and to teaching, education, research, and audit activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide oncology advice to the MDT and to patients across gynaecological cancers.
* Prescribe and supervise chemotherapy.
* Provide on‑call cover for general oncological emergencies and advice to non‑specialist teams.
* Out‑patient clinic, day unit and ward management.
* Participate in clinical governance processes, including reporting into the Trust mortality database.
* Engage with administrative electronic systems necessary for patient care.
* Contribute to the active research programme linked to Sir Bobby Robson Unit, the research and development directorate, and Newcastle University.
* Develop teaching skills; bedside and clinical teaching of undergraduate students.
* Supervise Trust junior doctors, deanery trainees and AHCPs.
* Agree to a flexible work pattern as required, including evenings and weekends.
Person Specification
Essential
* Primary Medical Qualification; full GMC registration.
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register within 6 months of the appointment.
* Evidence of experience and substantial commitment in gynaecological oncological specialty.
* Ability to provide expert clinical opinion and independent responsibility for tertiary‑care patients.
* Involvement with management, project leadership and authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines; understanding of Clinical Governance.
* Experience supervising junior medical staff; participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; ability to teach clinical skills.
* Evidence of research methodology and publications in the last five years.
* Evidence of audit participation and changes implemented as a result of audit.
Desirable
* Higher degree; special skills training in specialty.
* Proven management and administrative experience; leadership/project management.
* Experience implementing changes and developing new technologies.
* Postgraduate qualification in medical education; attendance at teaching skill courses.
* Higher degree (in research context).
Personal Attributes
* Alignment with the Trust’s values.
* Flexible approach to service delivery and commitment to development.
* Willingness to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities.
* Commitment to personal/unit CPD.
* Ability and willingness to work the on‑call rota and a more flexible pattern if required.
Contact
Dr. Najibah Mahtab – 0191 213 8474
Equality & Diversity
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.
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