Consultant Medical Oncologist

Buckshealthcare; Stoke Mandeville; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Consultant Medical Oncologist to manage outpatient clinics and AOS consultant ward rounds at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to specialise in Urology and lower GI malignancies, while contributing to clinical governance and training junior staff. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment with career progression opportunities and NHS benefits, including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discounts

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Must have CCT, CESR or equivalent.
• Experience in medical oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oncology service at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
• Participate in MDT meetings and AOS consultant ward rounds.
• Support junior doctors and participate in clinical teaching.

Skills

Good spoken and written English

High level of general skills

Good working knowledge of medical oncology

Interpersonal skills

Ability to network with other Directorates

Education

CCT, CESR or equivalent

MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

Higher degree or post-graduate diploma

Job description

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [e-mail] or phone [phone].

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

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Job overview

The Bucks Oncology Unit provides a comprehensive service of tumour specific outpatient clinics lead by consultants and supported by tumour specific CNSs, tumour specific multidisciplinary team meetings, systemic anti-cancer treatment and blood product delivery and other complementary and supportive services. Outpatient clinics are held in Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital. Systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) is delivered in the Cancer Care and Haematology Unit in Stoke Mandeville Hospital and the Sunrise Unit in Wycombe Hospital.

Planned AAC Interview Date is Monday 26 January 2026.

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Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to provide a comprehensive oncology service at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with possible cross site working at Wycombe Hospital, participating in clinics, MDT meetings and contributing to the Acute Oncology Service, through AOS consultant ward rounds. T he post holder will undertake 1 AOS consultant ward round per week. The post holder will specialise in Urology and lower GI malignancies. Each 3-hour clinic has 1 new and 6 follow up patients. The post holder is likely to see 150-180 new patients per annum. There will be support available from consultant colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, acute oncology nurses, cancer pharmacists and clinical trials nurses.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [e-mail] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Mandeville Hospital, with possible cross site working at Wycombe Hospital, participating in clinics, MDT meetings and contributing to the Acute Oncology Service, through AOS consultant ward rounds.

The post holder will undertake 1 AOS consultant ward round per week. The post holder will specialise in Urology and lower GI malignancies. Each 3-hour clinic has 1 new and 6 follow up patients. The post holder is likely to see 150-180 new patients per annum. There will be support available from consultant colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, acute oncology nurses, cancer pharmacists and clinical trials nurses.

The post-holder will help recruit patients into clinical trials. The post holder will be fully supported by an established Clinical Trials Unit consisting of trials nurses and data managers.

If the successful candidate wishes to take on managerial/ educational responsibilities, there are opportunities within the department, particularly the role of chemotherapy lead.

There will be opportunity to participate in medical student teaching and supervision of junior doctors.

The post-holder will participate in clinical governance activities including clinical audit, risk management and quality improvement activities as required by the Trust and external accrediting bodies.

Annual appraisal and job plan review will be essential for the successful candidate. 1.5 SPAs will be allocated for activities (e.g. CPD) required for revalidation.

The consultant will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and in partnership with colleagues working for the proper function of the department.

The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate for a consultant oncologist not otherwise specified.

Person specification

Trust 'CARE' Values

• Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent or on Specialist Register or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of the interview.
• MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• Higher degree or post-graduate diploma

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• High level of general skills, as expected from a fully trained applicant for a consultant post
• Good working knowledge and up to date experience of medical oncology
• Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.

PERSONAL QUALITIES, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good team worker
• Ability to network with other Directorates, clinicians & junior staff

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
• Ability to educate & train junior medical staff
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment

PPE requirements:Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.