Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology in Breast Cancer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology with a specialist interest in breast malignancy to join our dynamic and supportive Breast Oncology team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well‑established oncology service, with opportunities for professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and research involvement. The post-holder will join the breast oncology team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) on the North Middlesex Hospital Health Unit site as a 6 PAs (less than full time) as a locum consultant on a fixed term contract for 4 1/2 months to cover a period of sabbatical (May to September 2026).

The North Middlesex hospital oncology team consists of 12 substantive oncology consultants. The breast oncology team has 2 Medical Oncology Consultants and 1 Clinical Oncologist (
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To discuss this post further please contact Dr Neha Chopra Service Line lead RFH, BCFH email and Dr Atia Khan, Radiotherapy lead North Middlesex Hospital. Interviews will be planned for February 2026.

• To support the Breast oncology (systemic and radiotherapy treatment) service at the North Middlesex Hospital
• To attend the weekly tumour specific Breast MDTs
• To take responsibility for the designated clinical workload including all relevant MDMs, out‑patient clinics, and review and responsibility for in‑patients.
• To take part in clinical trials in breast cancer
• To participate in the consultant on‑call rota for oncology at North Middlesex Hospital (1 in 16)
• To participate in the consultant led review of breast oncology inpatients on the North Middlesex Hospital.
• Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trusts resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit.
• To provide postgraduate teaching for junior staff
• To provide clinical supervision for specialist registrars
• To participate in undergraduate medical student teaching
• To comply with all the clinical governance processes and procedures of the Trust
• Compliance with Patients Charter and Purchasers requirements
• To lead and participate in medical audit as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines
• To maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines
• To participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.
• The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Essential:

• MRCP or equivalent medical degree
• Full GMC Registration
• CCST or CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology and on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview

Desirable:

• Post Graduate degree

• Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team

• Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Understanding of research methodology and willingness to contribute to local projects
• Potential to develop leadership skills

• Evidence of research activity and publications

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Experience in providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
• Specialist knowledge of dealing with relevant tumour sites
• Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure

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.

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