Consultant Medical Oncologist Melanoma, Skin Renal

Fixed Term Consultant Medical Oncologist Melanoma, Skin Renal

The closing date is 07 July 2026

This is a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist position with an interest in Melanoma, Skin and Renal, fixed-term 12 months based in Brighton, with a clinic in Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. Candidate 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, and participation in an out-of-hours oncology on‑call rota.

Additionally, the post will require clinical leadership, MDT attendance and active participation, medical student and registrar teaching, and offers 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.

• SACT prescribing
• 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

Working for our organisation:
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.

Job responsibilities and person specification are attached to the advert for further details of the post.

• 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 across a 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

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 Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)