Consultant in Medical Oncology – Breast Cancer and Acute Oncology
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £105,504.00 to £139,882.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £105504.00 - £139882.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Isleworth and Fulham, TW7 6AF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9289-26-0131 |
Summary
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. Clinical Duties: Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT meetings with colleagues To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high-quality evidence-based Oncology service, with continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with administrative support) To deliver systemic anti-cancer therapy Attend and lead Acute Oncology ward rounds on both sites, providing oncological support to the AOS CNS and wider teams in the Trust To lead and develop the Acute Oncology service across the Trust sites Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with Trust / Divisional business plans. Development of sub-specialty interest that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust. Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate and continuing medical education activity. To engage in job planning and the appraisal cycle and to contribute to the appraisal of doctors in training. Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within the Trust policy. Participation in clinical audit and continuing medical education Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Specific duties of the cross-site post at Chelsea & Westminster FT To provide with colleagues day to day outpatient and inpatient care and supervision of patients with breast cancer as part of the multidisciplinary teams. To attend the weekly Breast Multidisciplinary meetings To provide, with colleagues, clinical care and supervision of patients attending the Day Unit for systemic and supportive therapies To help develop breast in cancer services across the organisation To actively participate in the recruitment to and development of breast and colorectal cancer research studies To care for any inpatient under their care To attend and lead the AOS ward round when timetabled, provide advice and support to other teams regarding inpatients with a cancer diagnosis admitted for other causes. To lead & develop the Acute Oncology Service Management & Leadership Responsibilities Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading change to service that will improve patient experience. All consultants are expected to participate in clinical effectiveness activities. They are expected to maintain and foster improvements in quality and standards of clinical services. To contribute to the leadership and development of services in line with the Trusts business plans Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk Undertake investigations and report writing of incidents and participate in clinical risk management Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental / Trust wide teaching programmes Adopt evidence-based practice including compliance with government guidance, e.g NICE Participation in clinical audit programmes Encourage research and development Ensuring that complaints & SI management is timely and effective, including management plans relating to individual complaints