Locum Consultant Medical Oncology Urological and Upper GI/HPB Cancers
The closing date is 05 October 2025
Job summary
Fixed Term - 12 months
We are seeking an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Medical Oncology colleague to join our existing Urology and Upper GI/HPB practices.
The post-holder will provide systemic oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with:
- Urological cancers (Isle of Wight)
- Upper GI/HPB cancers
This is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. Other site specialty interests could be accommodated, however, and candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences.
Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting Dr Freddie Bartlett, Clinical Directorfrederick.bartlett@nhs.net, or Dr Maja Uherek, Head of Radiotherapymaja.uherek@nhs.neton 02392 286000 Ext 4790 for an informal discussion and /or arrange a visit to the department.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide systemic treatments for urological cancers on the Isle of Wight. On the island he/she will work alongside a Medical Oncologist and supported by Specialist Registrars, prescribers and clinical nurse specialists. A joint Isle of Wight/PHU MDT is held weekly. The department is in the top 10 recruiters nationally to the PACE-NODES trial and has recently started offering prostate SABR routinely to eligible patients. The department has also for many years been one of the highest recruiters to the STAMPEDE trial and is now recruiting to STAMPEDE2.
With regard to the Upper GI/HPB practice, the successful candidate will join a team of two Medical Oncologists and two Clinical Oncologists providing care for the Portsmouth and West Sussex populations. Clinics are based at Fareham and systemic therapy for is delivered at Portsmouth and Fareham. There is CNS and registrar support. Portsmouth has thriving esophagogastric surgery unit, undertaking around 50 oesophagectomies a year. It also has established hepatology and HPB interventional radiology services. Tertiary HPB surgical support is provided by the HPB surgical team in Southampton, with Consultant HPB Surgeon presence at the Portsmouth MDT and a weekly surgical clinic at Portsmouth.
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
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF1708G
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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