Consultant Medical Oncologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

This substantive consultant post will be based at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. Working closely with our existing team, the role will cover GI oncology and the Acute Oncology Service. The postholder will be responsible for providing highquality patient care, attending MDT and outpatient clinics, and supporting the AOS team.

A key aspect of the role is the development of the GI research portfolio. Our R&D department is highly supportive and actively encourages expansion of clinical trial activity, offering excellent opportunities for the postholder to lead and grow research within the GI service.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will:

• Provide senior clinician services in Upper & Lower GI Oncology & AOS as per job plan as agreed within the Trust
• Work with consultant colleagues, nursing & therapies staff to ensure efficient use of Trust resources & contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to the development of quality enhancement projects in the Unit.
• Develop the research portfolio in GI malignancies.
• Attend MDT as required to support Peer Review Compliance

Full details are included in the job description available to download.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full details are included in job description available to download

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification
• Entry of the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for medical oncology via one of the following:
• a)Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)
• b)Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• c)European Community Rights

Desirable

• MD or relevant PhD or an equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in Oncology specifically GI tumour sites

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)