Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Interest in Head & Neck and Urology

We are working with a well-established NHS Trust in South East Anglia, seeking to appoint a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with a specialist interest in Head & Neck and Urology cancers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established cancer care team delivering high-quality oncology services across a large and varied population.

Role and Responsibilities

This is a full-time, 10 PA post for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with specialist focus on Head and Neck and Urology cancers. The role involves:

• Delivering systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and radiotherapy for Head and Neck and Urology cancers.
• Participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and direct clinical care across outpatient, inpatient and chemotherapy services.
• Weekly responsibilities include radiotherapy planning, outpatient clinics, MDT reviews, and SACT assessments.
• The post includes participation in the consultant on-call rota (1:14, category B).
• Contributing to the Acute Oncology Service.
• Supervising and supporting junior doctors and specialist registrars.
• Engaging in clinical governance, audit, teaching, and service development.
• Administrative duties related to patient care and departmental function.

The job plan offers a balanced mix of direct clinical care and supporting professional activities, with flexibility for further negotiation based on individual interests.

The Hospital

The Hospital is part of one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in England, serving a population of around 1.2 million people. The oncology service spans multiple hospital sites, with the cancer centre based at a well-equipped teaching hospital featuring a  22-bed oncology inpatient ward, including a radioiodine suite and en-suite side rooms. Modern SACT treatment units are offered across two hospitals. A comprehensive radiotherapy department is also equipped with:

• 4 Elekta Agility Linear Accelerators (Versa HD platform)
• Elekta Flexitron HDR Brachytherapy Unit
• Canon wide-bore CT simulator
• Monaco planning and Prosoma Core virtual simulation systems
• Surface Guided Radiotherapy and AI autosegmentation (M Vision)

The centre offers specialised services in gynaecological and prostate brachytherapy and is one of the few UK sites delivering surface mould brachytherapy for skin cancers. The department is staffed by a multidisciplinary team including consultants, specialist nurses, radiographers, pharmacists, and physicists. There is strong infrastructure for training, education, and research.

The Location

The Trust’s sites are located in South East England, offering a blend of coastal living, as well as excellent transport links to both London and the wider region. The area benefits from:

• Easy access to national road and rail networks.
• Highly-rated schools and family-friendly neighbourhoods.
• Affordable housing options compared to major cities.
• Leisure facilities, parks, restaurants, and a growing local economy.

The Requirements

Essential criteria:

• MBBS or equivalent qualification.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• On GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology or within 6 months of attaining CCT at interview date.
• Broad clinical experience and training in Clinical Oncology.
• Specialist experience in Head and Neck and Urology cancers.
• Ability to work independently in delivering clinical oncology services.
• Experience in SACT and radiotherapy planning and delivery.
• Effective communication and teamworking skills.

Desirable criteria:

• MD or PhD qualification.
• Published research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Involvement in postgraduate or undergraduate teaching.
• Interest or experience in clinical audit or service development.
• Management or leadership training.

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking 
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist team members can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.