Locum Consultant in Medical Oncology (Breast and Gynae Cancers)
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, SE1 9RT
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
Locum Consultant in Medical Oncology (Breast & Gynae) (Less than full time post, 8.5 PAs) From £113,565 p.a. excl. LZ (pro rata) Commencing as soon as...
The post includes MDMs and clinics at Guy's & St Thomas' in Breast and Gynaecological Cancers. Guy's hosts a well-developed clinical trials unit and the team makes significant contributions to trial recruitment, including close interaction with the Phase 1 trials activity based in the Clinical Research Facility at GSTT.
Please see detailed job description for more information.
TheOncology DepartmentatGuys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT)is a leading centre for the treatment and support of patients with cancer. The service provides comprehensive, patient-centred care across a wide range of tumour types, integrating advanced systemic therapies and radiotherapy with holistic support. Based at the purpose-builtGuys Cancer Centreand atQueen Marys Hospital, Sidcup, the department delivers high quality outpatient, acute and inpatient oncology services. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical research, the team works closely with a dedicated clinical trials unit, including early-phase studies, to ensure patients have access to the latest innovations in cancer care.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced clinician with a specialist interest in Breast and Gynaecological Cancers. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of established consultants includingwith Drs Ines Sandri, Hartmut Kristeleit, Anne Rigg, Mark Harries, Mark Nathan, Harris Gousis, Robert Urwin, Rosa Guiliani, Emma Beddowes, Rebecca Kristeleit, Emma Beddowes and Eirini Tstora. The service is led by Dr Hartmut Kristeleit, Clinical Director for Oncology, and Dr Kiruthikah Thillai, Deputy Clinical Director for Medical Oncology.
This Consultant post comprises 8.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) and is focused on supporting the Breast and Gynae Services at GSTT.
Job Plan
Your job plan is anticipated to contain 8.5 Programmed Activities per week on average to be carried out at Guys & St Thomas. The specifics of the job plan are flexible and can be agreed between the successful candidate and the department. The job plan includes on-call commitments. This is an outlined programme and you will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including your personal and professional objectives with your Clinical Director within 3 months of your start date.
The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and their clinical director at least annually. Although the job plan is flexible, the initial job plan for this post is proposed to be:
Med Onc
Hospital/ location
Type of Work
Start time and finish time
Frequency: (e.g. 1x4 wks. 1x6 wks.
1x1 wk.)
Direct Clinical Care or Supporting Activity
Tuesday
Guys
Pre Clinic MDM
Breast Clinic
Clinic Admin
09:00 - 10:00
10:00 15:00
15:00 16:15
1x1
1x1
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Hold MRCP
- Full GMC Registration
- On GMC Specialist List in Medical Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.
Desirable
- Possession of, or working towards, a higher degree qualification (MD or PhD)
Research, teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience of applying translational research techniques in a clinical context, to study cancer as a disease and target for treatment.
- Clinical research experience as principle or sub-investigator
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
- Familiarity with research and clinical governance associated with delivery of advanced therapy investigational medicinal products.
Desirable
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- A background in discovery and development of new molecularly-defined therapies.
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues. Evidence of training in research methodology.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training in management of Breast and Gynae cancers
- Experience of multidisciplinary cancer care.
- Experience in leading and delivering recruitment to early phase clinical trials, including advanced therapies.
- Experience of clinical trial development and operation
- Management of all aspects of care of patients with complex cancers undergoing intensive treatment
- Competent in undertaking and supervising audit.
Desirable
- Wide general experience in Medical Oncology and an ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within the speciality.
Leadership/management skills
Essential
- Communication - Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability - Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal skills - Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team.
- Staff Management - Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Finance - Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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