Consultant Clinical Oncologist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NE
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 September 2026
25 days left
Job description
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton are seeking to recruit a Consultant Clinical Oncologist, who together with 17 other Consultant Oncologists will...
The appointee will be responsible for
- Provision of a comprehensive service in Oncology with consultantcolleagues, including new patient and follow-up clinics at Derby andBurton.
- Provision of emergency cover and reciprocal cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave, on a shared basis. This will include care of patients and supervision of junior doctors.
- The care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the Department
- Undertaking teaching/training duties as required and activelyparticipating in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programmes
- Participating in clinical and medical audit and actively contributing in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance
- Actively participating in continuing medical education (CME)
Please refer to the detailed job description that is attached to this advert for an overview of responsibilities and information about the role within the Cancer Business Unit.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of FRCR or equivalent
- Evidence of entry on GMC Specialist Register OR Have CCT or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview OR Evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/ scientific degree
- Training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Clinical Oncology
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and share clinical responsibilities
- Experience of Research
Desirable
- Experience of clinical responsibility above SpR grade
- Peer reviewed publication
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oncology within UHDB
Management and Admin Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of clinical governance
- Experience of, and commitment to, Clinical Audit
Communication
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at National / International conferences
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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