Consultant Medical Oncologist; Sarcoma, HPB and GIST; SJM

Overview

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded.

Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

This is a part-time (8 PAs) clinical post, specialising in Sarcoma/HBD and GIST. The post holder will provide a consultant‑led service for Sarcoma, HPB and GIST Cancer including SACT, targeted therapies and immunotherapy, delivering care centrally in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre and in a peripheral clinic in NHS Fife. They will work closely with other colleagues to deliver across the other SCAN region.

The postholder may be required to work at any NHS Lothian or SCAN regional site.

The Sarcoma Cancer Team Consists Of The Following Oncologists

• Dr Larry Hayward (MO)
• Dr Phil Yan (MO)
• Dr Grace Ding (MO)
• Dr Alan Christie (MO)

For an informal discussion please contact

• Dr Moray Kyle – Email: moray.kylet
• Dr Alan Christie – Email: alan.christiet

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

We cannot accept CVs as a form of application; only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short‑listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally. Please submit your application early – we cannot accept late applications.

Interview Date: 22 September 2026