Consultant Medical Oncologist

Main area Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental:
Consultant Contract Permanent:
Consideration for Locum contract included. Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

10 sessions per week Job
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7453741

Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Town Plymouth Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Closing 20/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/01/2026

Clinical Oncologist Opportunity – University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is expanding its Oncology services and invites applications for a Medical Oncologist to join the team. Opportunities are available across Breast and Sarcoma. Other interests will also be considered, and roles can be tailored accordingly.

The department encourages a 4-day on-site work model, with the option of 1 day remote working to enhance work-life balance.

Facilities & Research:
On-site Chemotherapy Day Unit, set for relocation and upgrade in 2024. Radiotherapy Suite upgrade due for completion in 2025.

Strong support for clinical trials and research, with dedicated job‑planned time and research staff.

Work Structure & Support

Consultants manage their own site‑specific workload and participate in Acute Oncology Service (1 week in 12 rotation). Relocation support is available for suitable candidates.

If you are committed to high-quality, patient‑centred care and seek an excellent work‑life balance, consider Plymouth.

For inquiries, contact:

This is a full‑time position comprising of 10 programmed activities (PA’s) based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. As per trust guidance a minimum of 1.5 PAs are dedicated to SPAs. You will be expected to participate in a minimum of 1 in 12 acute oncology service cover including weekend rounds and off‑site cover  call duties are supported by an Oncology SpR.

Appropriate dedicated specialist nursing and administrative and operational support will also be provided.

All members of the consultant team would be expected to undertake the following weekly routines:

• Two Inpatient ward rounds for your named patients
• Cancer site specific MDTs
• New Patient and Follow Up clinics.
• Supporting resident junior medical staff with training.
• AOS rounds (when undertaking on call weeks)

Brent Ward provides 28‑specialist Oncology inpatient beds and is supported by resident junior doctors and a team of specialist nurses. There is also an assessment area located on Brent Ward to facilitate direct admissions as well as elective procedures.

The Chemotherapy Day Case Unit currently has 24 treatment chairs and 3 side rooms and is in Fal Ward. Plans are in place to move this unit to a new ward, closer to our outpatient and radiotherapy suite.

The Oncology Research Department and a Macmillan Cancer Support Centre are also located within the Oncology Centre. The latter offering a complete package of supportive care including complementary therapies, counselling, and financial advice.

Our offices and outpatient clinics are collocated with our Radiotherapy and Radiation Physics Team in a dedicated part of the trust main building.

Staff facilities

There is a dedicated Staff Support Hub, which pulls together a range of resources and materials to help colleagues. This is designed to help find information quickly to support staff health and wellbeing. There are four areas within the Support Hub which each contain more detail and further links to advice and guidance on the different Psychological, Financial, Physical and Professional support available to all.

The successful candidate will be provided with dedicated office space, their own desk and allocated a medical secretary to support patient administration.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information about the role.

'pending RCP approval'

• MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on GMC Specialist register via one of the following:
  • Certificate of…