Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £105,504 - £139,882 pa |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7337320/358-7337320-CHU |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Oncology Department at the University Hospitals of Leicester as a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Colorectal and Urology cancers.
This post will support, with other Consultant colleagues in the Centre, the provision of Oncological Services across the local network. Tumour site specialisation has been fully developed and the post holder will be expected to offer expertise in the management of Colorectal and Urology Tumours. Opportunity exists for development of other specialist interests, and these can be negotiated for the right candidate. In addition the successful candidate will be expected to explore opportunities to become involved in other exciting initiatives such as research and trials.
1. undertake clinical and managerial responsibility for the agreed oncology specialties and patients.
2. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in liaison with consultant colleagues
3. attend and partake in the management of patients through the specific MDTs
4. undertake research and show commitment to entering patients into clinical trials
5. share responsibility for the clinical standards of the oncology service
6. show responsibility for professional standards within oncology
7. work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team
8. attend national, network and local meetings as appropriate
9. demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance including participation in effective clinical audit and continuing medical education
10. co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services
11. contribute to management within the Trust through the CMG
12. participate in all teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees as required
13. be included with other consultants in the On-call and Receiving On-call Consultant rotas.
14. comply with departmental and Trust policies and procedures
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
• To be a core member of a dynamic medical team aiming to deliver first class cancer care to the East Midlands.
• To specialise in the delivery of SACT/radiotherapy for Colorectal and Urology malignancies
• Participate in the Colorectal and Urology MDTs working closely with surgical, Palliative Care and Oncology colleagues to provide a seamless service.
• To demonstrate active participation in clinical trials helping to drive up trial recruitment and standards of care.
• To provide leadership in clinical trials development and have an interest in clinical research.
• To take an active role in undergraduate teaching
• To carry out appropriate administration duties necessary to support the job.
• Supervision, education and appraisal of junior staff.
• To liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to meeting the objectives of the Clinical Management Team
• To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents as defined in the Trust’s “Critical Incident Policy” are reported in a timely manner.
• To actively participate in audit.
• To participate in yearly appraisal and the job planning process.
• To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as directed by the Trust and Clinical Management Team
• To undertake a clinical managerial or leadership role at an appropriate point to meet the needs and objectives of the department.
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This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025