Consultant Medical Oncologist- Breast and Colorectal

Consultant Medical Oncologist - Breast and Colorectal Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Join Our Growing Team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

We are excited to announce the creation of three NEW Consultant posts in Oncology, reflecting our commitment to expanding and enhancing our exceptional services. This expansion is part of a strategic investment to meet the growing needs of our patients and further develop our outstanding team.

At NUH, we take pride in delivering exceptional, holistic care through multiprofessional collaboration, supporting patients every step of the way on their cancer journey. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality clinical care both at NUH and our satellite service at KMH. Beyond clinical duties, you will have opportunities to contribute to education and supervision, leadership, and innovative research, helping to shape the future of oncology care.

Join us in making a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your own career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Main Duties of the Job

This is a 10 PA Consultant in Medical Oncology with a responsibility in Breast and Colorectal Cancer post for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Opportunity to join the Consultant Oncology Breast and Colorectal (candidates who have preference for other sites are encouraged to discuss their preferences).

The post will be based at Nottingham City Hospital Campus with outpatient clinics at the City Hospital and at Kings Mill Hospital.

None of these tumour sites will be single-handed practice and will involve working alongside colleagues already specialising in each tumour site.

About Us

The speciality serves a resident population of 1.1 million and currently sees approximately 5,000 new patients each year (at City Hospital and Kingsmill), providing a comprehensive range of non-surgical oncology services to the East Midlands.

Oncology has invested in a high calibre acute oncology nursing team supporting the acute care of cancer patients admitted to the city hospital campus as well as providing outreach support at Queen's medical centre.

Job Responsibilities

Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached that details the role in more depth.

Person Specification Training and Qualification

• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Experience

• Experience and special interest in Breast and Colorectal
• Experience in prescribing and managing patients with systemic anti-cancer therapy
• Experience of working with a complex multi-disciplinary team

Skills

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent team leadership skills
• Ability to convey highly complex, sensitive information to patients, carers and staff utilizing advanced interpersonal skills in both written and verbal formats.
• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development and delivery

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.