Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology

Main area Clinical Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental:
Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (this post will become substantive) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs per week) Job  
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Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester Royal Infirmary Town Leicester Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/01/2026 23:59

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Oncology Department at the University Hospitals of Leicester as a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Gynaecology, Skin cancers, Breast and Urology.

This post will support, with other Consultant colleagues in the Centre, the provision of Oncological Services across the local network. Tumour site specialisation has been fully developed and the post holder will be expected to offer expertise in the management of Gynaecology and Skin Tumours. Opportunity exists for development of other specialist interests, and these can be negotiated for the right candidate.

In addition the successful candidate will be expected to explore opportunities to become involved in other exciting initiatives such as research and trials.

• undertake clinical and managerial responsibility for the agreed oncology specialties and patients.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in liaison with consultant colleagues
• attend and partake in the management of patients through the specific MDTs
• undertake research and show commitment to entering patients into clinical trials
• share responsibility for the clinical standards of the oncology service
• show responsibility for professional standards within oncology
• work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team
• attend national, network and local meetings as appropriate
• demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance including participation in effective clinical audit and continuing medical education
• co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services
• contribute to management within the Trust through the CMG
• participate in all teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees as required
• be included with other consultants in the On-call and Receiving On-call Consultant rotas.
• comply with departmental and Trust policies and procedures

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an…