Substantive Consultant Medical Oncologist (Gastrointestinal cancer)
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum plus London Weighting |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | london, NW3 2QG |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7447242/391-RFL-7447242 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Substantive Consultant Medical Oncologist (GI cancer)(Royal Free and Chase Farm Hospitals)10PAs The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest Trusts in London with a well-established national and international reputation for clinical excellence and world-class care. In January 2025, the Royal Free London and North Middlesex University Hospitals Trusts merged, and we now deliver care to over 2 million people a year through our four main hospitals. There are infusion suites to treat cancer patients at The Royal Free, Finchley Memorial, North Middlesex and Chase Farm Hospitals whilst radiotherapy is delivered at the Royal Free and North Middlesex Hospital. The post-holder will work alongside medical and clinical oncology colleagues at the Royal Free hospitals and will be essential for service provision as well as the development of the gastrointestinal and NET pathways. The successful candidate should have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team; have a wide experience in Medical Oncology but in particular in gastrointestinal cancer management. If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free London, we encourage you to apply. To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website at: www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs. Please contact Dr Neha Chopra, Clinical Services Lead for Oncology at Royal Free hospital on email neha.chopra@nhs.net. Interviews: September 2025.
Medical oncology Gastrointestinal (GI) clinics are based at the Royal Free and CF health units. The clinics are supported by 2 RFH medical oncologists (in addition to this post) based at the Royal Free hospital and CF sites, with SpR, non-medical prescriber and CNS support. There are 3 clinical oncologists based at the Royal Free hospital who cover the GI radiotherapy practice at RFH and CFH. Systemic treatment for GI cancer patients is delivered at the Royal Free, Finchley Memorial, Chase Farm and North Middlesex health units. There is a cross-site GI cancer MDT for Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm. The post-holder will join the oncology team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) as a 10PA substantive consultant. The post will cover Gastrointestinal cancers and NET at Royal Free Hospital and Chase Farm health units.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Royal Free to be your best
PERSON SPECIFICATION
CONSULTANT MEDICAL ONCOLOGY – Gastro-intestinal Cancers – 10PAs
ESSENTIAL (E)
DESIRABLE (D)
ASSESSED THROUGH:
APPLICATION FORM (A)
INTERVIEW (I)
Royal Free World Class Values
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
E
A/ I
Education and Professional Qualifications
Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
E
A
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
E
A
Accreditation by the RCP or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview
E
A
Eligible for GMC registration and entry onto the GMC Specialist Register in the area of Medical Oncology
E
A
Post graduate medical degree eg MD / PhD
D
A
Experience
Experience and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
E
A/I
Wide experience in oncology
E
A/I
Experience ofGastrointestinal Oncology
E
A/I
Experience and an interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
E
A/I
Clinical audit experience
E
A/I
Clinical Trials experience
E
A/I
Experience of acute oncology
E
A/I
Proven clinical ability in Medical Oncology
E
A/I
The ability to work as a member of a collaborative group
E
A/I
The authority, decision-making skills needed to lead a multi-disciplinary team in a complex environment
E
A/I
The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues
E
A/I
Ability to organise and prioritise workload to delegate responsibly as appropriate and to supervise doctors in training and other staff
E
A/I
Willingness to be personally accountable for actions
E
A/I
Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
E
A/I
Leadership skills and the ability to take forward service developments
E
A/I
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
E
A/I
Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their concerns and needs
E
A/I
Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary, escalate
E
A/I
Proven ability to translate research activities into a clinical and organisational context
E
A/I
Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research in the field, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals
D
A/I
Knowledge of the Clinical Governance Framework of the NHS (including research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management of structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
E
A/I
Awareness and understanding of health, safety, and security issues for self and others
E
A/I
Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary management within the NHS
D
A/I
The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
E
A/I
Member of a medical defense union
E
A/I
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025
Substantive Consultant Medical Oncologist (GI cancer)(Royal Free and Chase Farm Hospitals)10PAs The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest Trusts in London with a well-established national and international reputation for clinical excellence and world-class care. In January 2025, the Royal Free London and North Middlesex University Hospitals Trusts merged, and we now deliver care to over 2 million people a year through our four main hospitals. There are infusion suites to treat cancer patients at The Royal Free, Finchley Memorial, North Middlesex and Chase Farm Hospitals whilst radiotherapy is delivered at the Royal Free and North Middlesex Hospital. The post-holder will work alongside medical and clinical oncology colleagues at the Royal Free hospitals and will be essential for service provision as well as the development of the gastrointestinal and NET pathways. The successful candidate should have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team; have a wide experience in Medical Oncology but in particular in gastrointestinal cancer management. If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free London, we encourage you to apply. To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website at: www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs. Please contact Dr Neha Chopra, Clinical Services Lead for Oncology at Royal Free hospital on email neha.chopra@nhs.net. Interviews: September 2025.
Medical oncology Gastrointestinal (GI) clinics are based at the Royal Free and CF health units. The clinics are supported by 2 RFH medical oncologists (in addition to this post) based at the Royal Free hospital and CF sites, with SpR, non-medical prescriber and CNS support. There are 3 clinical oncologists based at the Royal Free hospital who cover the GI radiotherapy practice at RFH and CFH. Systemic treatment for GI cancer patients is delivered at the Royal Free, Finchley Memorial, Chase Farm and North Middlesex health units. There is a cross-site GI cancer MDT for Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm. The post-holder will join the oncology team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) as a 10PA substantive consultant. The post will cover Gastrointestinal cancers and NET at Royal Free Hospital and Chase Farm health units.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Royal Free to be your best
PERSON SPECIFICATION
CONSULTANT MEDICAL ONCOLOGY – Gastro-intestinal Cancers – 10PAs
ESSENTIAL (E)
DESIRABLE (D)
ASSESSED THROUGH:
APPLICATION FORM (A)
INTERVIEW (I)
Royal Free World Class Values
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
E
A/ I
Education and Professional Qualifications
Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
E
A
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
E
A
Accreditation by the RCP or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview
E
A
Eligible for GMC registration and entry onto the GMC Specialist Register in the area of Medical Oncology
E
A
Post graduate medical degree eg MD / PhD
D
A
Experience
Experience and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
E
A/I
Wide experience in oncology
E
A/I
Experience ofGastrointestinal Oncology
E
A/I
Experience and an interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
E
A/I
Clinical audit experience
E
A/I
Clinical Trials experience
E
A/I
Experience of acute oncology
E
A/I
Proven clinical ability in Medical Oncology
E
A/I
The ability to work as a member of a collaborative group
E
A/I
The authority, decision-making skills needed to lead a multi-disciplinary team in a complex environment
E
A/I
The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues
E
A/I
Ability to organise and prioritise workload to delegate responsibly as appropriate and to supervise doctors in training and other staff
E
A/I
Willingness to be personally accountable for actions
E
A/I
Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
E
A/I
Leadership skills and the ability to take forward service developments
E
A/I
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
E
A/I
Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their concerns and needs
E
A/I
Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary, escalate
E
A/I
Proven ability to translate research activities into a clinical and organisational context
E
A/I
Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research in the field, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals
D
A/I
Knowledge of the Clinical Governance Framework of the NHS (including research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management of structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
E
A/I
Awareness and understanding of health, safety, and security issues for self and others
E
A/I
Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary management within the NHS
D
A/I
The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
E
A/I
Member of a medical defense union
E
A/I
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025