Consultant Clinical Oncology interest Colorectal and Breast Cancers

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

The closing date is 12 March 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Oncology colleague to join our existing Colorectal and Breast Cancer practices. The post-holder will provide oncological treatments (both radiotherapy and systemic treatments) for patients diagnosed with:

Colorectal cancers (Isle of Wight)
Breast cancers (Portsmouth)

The successful candidate will join a team of 3 Clinical Oncologists and 2 Medical Oncologists providing colorectal services to the Portsmouth, West Sussex and Isle of Wight populations. The Colorectal Isle of Wight practice currently has its own MDT, although the expectation is that this will merge with the PHU MDT in the near future. Clinics and chemotherapy for this group of patients are delivered on the Isle of Wight, whilst radiotherapy is delivered at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. There is a nurse prescriber and good CNS support on the island.

The post is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. Other site specialty interests could be accommodated, however, and candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences.

Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Director caroline.archer@porthosp.nhs.uk, or Dr Freddie Bartlett, Head of Radiotherapy frederick.bartlett@porthosp.nhs.uk- 02392 286000 ext. 4790 for an informal discussion and /or arrange a visit.

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Main duties of the job

The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Clinical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, clinical supervision, audit and research is expected.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1297A

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Grade: Consultant in Clinical Oncology with a Specialist Interest in Colorectal and Breast Cancers

Department: Haematology and Oncology

Reports to: Clinical Director of Oncology

Please refer to attached documents. Job Description is pending Royal College Approval

Job description

Job responsibilities

Grade: Consultant in Clinical Oncology with a Specialist Interest in Colorectal and Breast Cancers

Department: Haematology and Oncology

Reports to: Clinical Director of Oncology

Please refer to attached documents. Job Description is pending Royal College Approval

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Higher professional training in Clinical Oncology
Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights
An appropriate higher Clinical Oncology qualification

Desirable

MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
BSc or MD

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
Understanding of clinical risk management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Higher professional training in Clinical Oncology
Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights
An appropriate higher Clinical Oncology qualification

Desirable

MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
BSc or MD

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
Understanding of clinical risk management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).