Consultant in Clinical Oncology; Head Neck & Skin

Fixed Term Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Head Neck & Skin)

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Closing date: 28 July 2026

Location:

Brighton (must be prepared to travel between sites)

This post is for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Head, Neck & Skin. The role is fixed‑term for 12 months, with an expectation of a subsequent substantive appointment.

• Outpatient clinics
• Multidisciplinary team (MDM) attendance
• SART prescribing
• Radiotherapy planning
• Clinical trials leadership and delivery
• Acute oncology team leadership and clinical management
• Clinical administration generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs and primary care
• Clinical governance meetings
• Ward reviews when appropriate

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

• Evidence of training in a broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites
• 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 and resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: achievements or courses 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

• Good communication skills, both oral and written

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year (pro‑rata)