Consultant Medical Oncologist Melanoma, Skin Renal

Fixed Term Consultant Medical Oncologist Melanoma, Skin Renal NHS Medical & Dental:
Fixed Term Consultant

Main area Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental:
Fixed Term Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job
-RSCHFTCONONCM&S-669

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Brighton Town Brighton Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/07/2026 23:59

This post is for a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Melanoma, Skin and Renal, fixed term 12 months based in Brighton but with a clinic in Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, so must be prepared to travel between sites.

The workload predominantly relates to outpatient clinical activity, with regular commitments to caring for general oncology inpatients and review of patients in the same day emergency care unit as well as taking part in an out of hours oncology on call rota.

In addition the post will require clinical leadership, MDT attendance and active participation, medical student and registrar teaching, there will be clinical leadership and research opportunities.

FIX TERM REASON:
Pending appointment for substantive post

In the event that we are unable to appoint a candidate for the permanent role of Consultant SPECIALTY (-RSCHCONONCM&S-669), this post will be offered as a fixed-term appointment for 6 months initially with a view to extend for a further 6 months.

• Clinical trials leadership and delivery
• Acute Oncology team leadership and clinical management
• Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care
• Clinical Governance meetings
• Ward reviews when appropriate

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

• MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification. or its recognised equivalent
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT.
  
  (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Higher Degree

• Evidence of training in broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites
• Interest and training suitable for Melanoma cancer oncology post
• Understanding of clinical risk management

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills:
  Achievements / Course attended

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

• Evidence of Good communication skills both oral and written

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.