Consultant in Medical Oncology

Porthosp; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust located in Portsmouth is seeking a Medical Oncology Consultant to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing systemic oncological treatments for breast and gynaecological cancers, with significant support from a multi-disciplinary team. Qualified candidates should hold full GMC registration and have higher professional training in Medical Oncology. This position offers a 10 PA framework, and candidates looking for flexible PA arrangements are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice is mandatory.
• Higher professional training in Medical Oncology required.
• Experience with GMC specialist register is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the Oncology Team as a Medical Oncology Consultant.
• Participate in all facets of departmental activity.
• Discuss service specialty interests with the department.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Logical thinking

Problem solving

Ability to work in multi‑professional teams

Education

Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Higher professional training in Medical Oncology

MRCP/FRCP or equivalent

PhD, MD or BSc

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic consultant colleague to join our existing breast and gynaecological malignancy teams. The post-holder will provide systemic oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with breast cancer (St Richards Hospital, Chichester) and gynaecological cancers (Portsmouth). This job is pending Royal College Approval.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work alongside a Consultant Clinical Oncologist and provide systemic treatments for breast cancer patients at St Richards Hospital, Chichester. There is registrar and clinical nurse specialist support as well as prescriber support for adjuvant oral therapies. In addition, there are plans to increase prescriber support for the service. There is a centralised virtual MDT for Chichester and Worthing hospitals.

With regard to the gynaecology practice, the successful candidate will join a team of one Medical and two Clinical Oncologists providing care for the Portsmouth and West Sussex populations. There is a centralised Gynaecology MDT and clinics are based in Portsmouth. Systemic therapy for this group of patients is delivered at Portsmouth and Fareham. There is excellent CNS and registrar support. The Gynaecology team is research active with a broad portfolio of clinical studies and strong track record of recruitment into clinical trials. There is an established HDR brachytherapy program for gynaecological cancers, including Interstitial brachytherapy and SABR for oligometastatic disease.

This is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. Other site specialty interests could be accommodated, however, and candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences.

Approximate new referrals would be 100-150 for the breast practice and 80-100 per year for the gynaecology practice, totalling no more than 180-250 referrals per year.

Details

Date posted: 13 January 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: REF1895O

Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY

Job Responsibilities

This is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. Other site specialty interests could be accommodated, however, and candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences.

Approximate new referrals would be 100-150 for the breast practice and 80-100 per year for the gynaecology practice, totalling no more than 180-250 referrals per year.

Key Responsibilities:

• The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Medical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity.
• A full‑time substantive consultant Medical Oncologist post of 10 PA (8 DCC & 2 SPA) is available, covering the proposed job plan as detailed separately.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Higher professional training in Medical Oncology

Desirable Qualifications

• MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
• PhD, MD or BSc

Essential Experience

• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
• An appropriate higher Medical Oncology qualification
• Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship

Desirable Experience

• Research Experience
• Published research in peer reviewed journal

Essential Additional Criteria

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Ability to work in multi‑professional teams

Desirable Additional Criteria

• Formal management training/qualification
• Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY

Website: https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)