Consultant in Medical Oncology with Special interest in Lung Cancer
The closing date is 01 July 2025
Job summary
We are seeking a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join our Oncology team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, specialising in Lung Cancer.
The Portsmouth Oncology Centre provides cancer care for lung cancer patients at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and St Richard's Hospital in Chichester, West Sussex. Each hospital hosts its own Lung MDT; however, a cohesive oncology team operates across both sites. Clinics are held at both hospitals, with chemotherapy delivered via dedicated day units at each location. Radiotherapy is delivered exclusively at Queen Alexandra Hospital, where Lung SABR is fully established, including SABR for oligometastatic disease.
Visiting Arrangements:
Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the role informally or arrange a visit. Please contact:
Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Director - caroline.archer1@nhs.net
Dr S.Muthuramalingam (Ram), Consultant Oncologist -s.muthuramalingam@nhs.net
Or call 02392 286000 Ext 4790 for further information.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will primarily support the lung service in West Sussex, with clinics based at St Richard's Hospital, and will also manage a second tumour site at Portsmouth. This post will add a fourth Medical Oncologist to the Lung Cancer team, which currently includes three Clinical Oncologists, with a fourth planned.
Both the Portsmouth and Chichester MDTs include thoracic surgeons and operate local clinics. Thoracic surgeries are performed at Southampton and St Georges hospitals. Our respiratory teams offer comprehensive interventional services, and both sites are supported by experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) teams. St Richards Hospital manages approximately 100130 new lung cancer cases per year.
The job plan is based on a 10 PA post (8 DCC, 2 SPA), incorporating a second tumour site Upper GI, HPB or NET. However, other tumour specialisms, including Breast, Urology, Colorectal, or CUP/AOS, can also be considered. Flexible working and part-time applicants are welcome, with the primary focus remaining on lung cancer depending on the number of PAs required. Job plans are regularly reviewed.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF1481S
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
Employer's website
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