Consultant Medical Oncologist (Gastrointestinal & HPB Cancers)

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Consultant Medical Oncologist (Gastrointestinal & HPB Cancers)

The closing date is 18 September 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This is a permanent contract with the position commencing ASAP.

Main duties of the job

The role is an exciting opportunity for a medical oncologist with an interest and experience in Gastrointestinal and HPB cancers to join an innovative and dynamic team of consultants, specialty doctors and advanced nurse practitioners in the Medical Oncology Service at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Salisbury District Hospital (SDH).

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

The principal duties of these posts will be to:

• Be a member of the GI and HPB MDTs
• Participate in the management of GI and HPB patients
• Attend the GI and HPB MDT meetings
• Share the GI and HPB patient referrals
• Support the Patient Triggered Follow Up (PTFU) pathway
• Provide medical oncology expertise to the GI and HPB services
• Plan and supervise chemo/immunotherapy
• Conduct on treatment review clinics
• Supervise care of inpatients providing cross-cover for annual leave for other GI and HPB Consultants at UHS
• Engage in peer review meetings
• Participate in the recruitment and running of clinical trials

As a University Hospital:

All consultants are expected to actively participate in teaching and training of junior medical and nursing staff and allied health professionals

All consultants are expected to clinically supervise junior medical staff

Involvement in educational supervision is expected, subject to General Medical Council requirements

Active involvement in co-ordinating education and training within the department is also encouraged

What We're Looking For

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are keen to work with the team to develop the GI and HPB oncology services to provide world class care to our patients.

Additional Information

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Interviews will be held on 14th October 2025. Job Reference: 188-MB10825. This vacancy closes on or before: 18th September 2025. Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience

• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP or equivalent
• Broad experience in Medical Oncology
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience in the management upper and lower gastrointestinal cancers and HPB cancers
• Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification
• CCT in Medical Oncology (or within 6 months of CCT date) or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register
• Significant experience in Oncology research
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Teaching experience

Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Good clinical and interpersonal skills
• Good team worker
• Ability to manage staff and resources
• IT Skills
• Track record or research including presentation and/or publications

Living Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust