Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Consultant in Medical Oncology

The closing date is 29 April 2026

Job summary

Pending Approval from the Royal College

Job Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Medical Oncology colleague to join our existing urology and breast cancer practices. The post-holder will provide systemic oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with:

  • Urological cancers (Isle of Wight)
  • Breast cancer (Portsmouth)

The successful candidate will provide systemic treatments for urological cancers on the Isle of Wight. On the island they 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.

Main duties of the job

ith regard to the breast practice, the successful candidate will join a team of 4 Clinical Oncologists, 3 Medical Oncologists, a Consultant Radiographer and a Trainee Consultant Radiographer covering breast cancer across Portsmouth, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight. PHU has a thriving breast MDT, well supported by nurse prescribers and clinical nurse specialists.

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.

Approximate new referrals would be approximately 80-100 per year for each practice, totalling no more than 160-200 referrals per year. A 10 PA post is based on 8 PAs DCC and 2 PAs SPA.

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

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF2098O

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY


Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


Queen Alexandra Hosp

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Medical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. Full participation in teaching, clinical supervision, audit and research is expected.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Medical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. Full participation in teaching, clinical supervision, audit and research is expected.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • - Higher professional training in Medical Oncology

Desirable

  • - MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
  • - BSc, MD or PhD

Experience

Essential

  • - Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights
  • - An appropriate higher Medical Oncology qualification

Desirable

  • - Experience in recruiting to clinical trials
  • - Willingness to participate in research as a consultant
  • - Participation in audit

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice; Higher professional training in Medical Oncology; Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights; An appropriate higher Medical Oncology qualification; Experience in recruiting to clinical trials; Evidence of leadership/management experience within/outside medicine; Teaching of junior doctors; Good oral and written communication skills; Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making; Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need; Ability to work in multi-professional teams; Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints; Probity; Effective, confident presentation ability.

Desirable

  • MRCP/FRCP or equivalent; BSc, MD or PhD; Research Experience; Published research in peer reviewed journal; Formal management training/qualification; Formal teaching/Educational experience and qualifications.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • - Higher professional training in Medical Oncology

Desirable

  • - MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
  • - BSc, MD or PhD

Experience

Essential

  • - Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights
  • - An appropriate higher Medical Oncology qualification

Desirable

  • - Experience in recruiting to clinical trials
  • - Willingness to participate in research as a consultant
  • - Participation in audit

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice; Higher professional training in Medical Oncology; Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights; An appropriate higher Medical Oncology qualification; Experience in recruiting to clinical trials; Evidence of leadership/management experience within/outside medicine; Teaching of junior doctors; Good oral and written communication skills; Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making; Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need; Ability to work in multi-professional teams; Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints; Probity; Effective, confident presentation ability.

Desirable

  • MRCP/FRCP or equivalent; BSc, MD or PhD; Research Experience; Published research in peer reviewed journal; Formal management training/qualification; Formal teaching/Educational experience and qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Team Member

Marta Pankowska

marta.pankowska@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF2098O

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY


Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


Queen Alexandra Hosp

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


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