Locum Medical Oncology Consultant - Sarcoma and Urology
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, OX3 7LJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Locum
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
We are looking to appoint a Locum consultant in Medical Oncology with a special interest in the medical management of Sarcoma and Urological malignanc...
The post-holder's duties will be primarily at the Churchill Hospital, in Oxford and Horton Hospital, in Banbury. It is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations or outreach district general hospital clinics, including the Horton Hospital in Banbury, Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital (part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust) and Milton Keynes Hospital. Each 4-hour clinic has 2 new and 8 follow up patients; for a 42-week year, a full-time post holder is likely to see 250 - 300 new patients.
This role includes an approximate 1 in 25 consultant of the week on-call rota.
The post specialises in Sarcoma and Urological malignancies, and will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites. The post-holder will also participate in a rota for Consultant of the week, AOS for the oncology ward and triage at the Churchill Hospital. We are keen that the post holder undertakes and supports the development of our telemedicine clinics, and there will be the opportunity to contribute to service improvement projects in this field.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Qualifications / Training
Essential: - MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.; - GMC; - CCT or CESR in Medical Oncology; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable: - Higher Medical / Research degree
Experience
Essential
- General training in Medical Oncology to specialist level or equivalent
- General training in all aspects of medical oncology and tumour sites
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable: - Research / Clinical trial experience / Publications; - Uro-oncology experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Medical Oncology in a large teaching hospital.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
- ICH GCP training within last 12 months. Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials.
Desirable
- Publication of research
- Management training and experience
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for Its modernisation.
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
How to apply
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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