Consultant Medical Oncologist – Melanoma and Breast

Overview

In this role you will provide a comprehensive oncology service within a collaborative department, contributing to site-specific cancer services and regional cancer care across Lancashire and South Cumbria. You will work with MDTs, support colleagues, and lead education, audit, and research efforts to advance patient-centred cancer care. The post offers a substantive, full-time opportunity with potential flexible working elements and a chance to shape Oncology services at a major teaching hospital. This role appeals to those who want to drive clinical excellence, teach, and engage in service development within a trusted NHS foundation trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Oncology service in collaboration with Consultant colleagues
• Develop and enhance site-specific Oncology services
• Work with and support multidisciplinary site-specific teams
• Liaise with surgeons, physicians and other staff across Trusts
• Supervise and manage junior medical staff
• Undertake teaching, examinations and accreditation duties
• Engage in clinical audit and continuing medical education; participate in appraisals and job planning
• Engage in research and contribute to postgraduate education
• Support the service during colleagues’ absence
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Key requirements

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent; Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months
• Must be entered on the Specialist Register for Medical Oncology on appointment or within 6 months
• Higher research or educational degree (desirable)
• Trained Clinical Supervisor; wide experience in Oncology including chemotherapy and systemic therapies
• Evidence of clinical leadership and commitment to audit and service development
• Effective communication and strong organisational skills; works well in multidisciplinary teams
• Resident within 30 minutes travel to Preston; commitment to patient feedback and revalidation
• Active interest in research or publications; thorough understanding of medical audit (must have completed audit projects)

• Effective communication
• Good organisation
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Oncology practice with chemotherapy and systemic therapies
• Clinical supervision
• Audit and service development

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