Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Clinical Oncology - Head and Neck, Thyroid

The closing date is 18 September 2025

Job summary

Consultant in Clinical Oncology

(Less than full time post, 8.41 PAs)

From £109,725 p.a. excl. LZ (pro-rata)

Commencing as soon as possible

Please see attached documentation for full JD and PS

We are seeking amotivated and experienced clinicianwith a specialist interest inHead and Neck and Thyroid Cancers. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of established consultants includingDrs Anthony Kong, Delali Adjogatse, Imran Petkar, Mary Lei, Miguel Reis Ferreira and Teresa Guerrero-Urbano. They will be supported by a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The service is led byDr Hartmut Kristeleit, Clinical Director for Oncology, andDr Mary Lei, Deputy Clinical Director for Clinical Oncology.

This Consultant post comprises8.41 Programmed Activities (PAs)and is focused on supporting theHead and Neck and Thyroid Oncology Servicesat GSTT and KCH.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached documentation for full JD and PSJob Summary:

To provide clinical oncology services to the GSTFT Cancer Centre and South East London Cancer Network.

To participate in research activities and clinical trials as required.

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.

To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 23,600 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, and neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-CON1070

Job locations

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached documentation for full JD and PS

Duties and responsibilities:

Clinical:

The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Clinical Oncology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

o Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

o Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

o Domiciliary consultations as required from time to time.

o The diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under Sections 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Service Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under Section 65(2) of the Act.

The post holder will be working in joint-clinic settings and will be supported by other oncologists in the MDT.

Inpatient care of clinical oncology patients is delivered by a ward attending rota system shared by all clinical oncology consultants. This translates to approximately 2 ward cover weeks per year during which routine work is cancelled.

Teaching:

All consultants are expected to take part in undergraduate teaching during their normal clinical work. Consultants taking on additional teaching responsibilities will have time allocated for these in their job plan.

Training:

All consultants will be expected to contribute to the training and support of doctors in training, including the role of Educational Supervisor in the educational contracts for junior staff in the specialty.

Research:

Clinical trial activity and Clinical Research is a key element of the work of a clinical oncology consultant and consultants will be expected to undertake in this activity as agreed with their clinical director.

Clinical Governance:

All consultants are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management.

Clinical Management:

All consultants are expected to contribute to the management and development of their clinical service.

Other:

The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the post as may be required by the clinical director from time to time.

This job description reflects core activities of a post at a particular time. The Trust expects that all staff will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work.

All consultants are expected to contribute to the smooth running of their directorate as required; in particular, to comply with the policies and procedures, Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached documentation for full JD and PS

Duties and responsibilities:

Clinical:

The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Clinical Oncology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

o Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

o Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

o Domiciliary consultations as required from time to time.

o The diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under Sections 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Service Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under Section 65(2) of the Act.

The post holder will be working in joint-clinic settings and will be supported by other oncologists in the MDT.

Inpatient care of clinical oncology patients is delivered by a ward attending rota system shared by all clinical oncology consultants. This translates to approximately 2 ward cover weeks per year during which routine work is cancelled.

Teaching:

All consultants are expected to take part in undergraduate teaching during their normal clinical work. Consultants taking on additional teaching responsibilities will have time allocated for these in their job plan.

Training:

All consultants will be expected to contribute to the training and support of doctors in training, including the role of Educational Supervisor in the educational contracts for junior staff in the specialty.

Research:

Clinical trial activity and Clinical Research is a key element of the work of a clinical oncology consultant and consultants will be expected to undertake in this activity as agreed with their clinical director.

Clinical Governance:

All consultants are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management.

Clinical Management:

All consultants are expected to contribute to the management and development of their clinical service.

Other:

The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the post as may be required by the clinical director from time to time.

This job description reflects core activities of a post at a particular time. The Trust expects that all staff will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work.

All consultants are expected to contribute to the smooth running of their directorate as required; in particular, to comply with the policies and procedures, Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the Trust.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold MRCP
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Entry on the Specialist Register (in Clinical Oncology) and has CCT

Desirable

  • Possession of, or working towards, a higher degree qualification (MD or PhD)

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Training in management of Gynaecological cancers.
  • Experience of multidisciplinary cancer care.
  • Experience of clinical trial development and operation.
  • Experience of Acute Oncology.
  • Broad training in Clinical Oncology including both radiotherapy & chemotherapy
  • Experience in brachytherapy IMRT & IGRT

Desirable

  • Experience in SABR

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Good communication skills

Audit Management & IT

Essential

  • Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required
  • Understanding of principles of audit

Research, Teaching skill & experience

Essential

  • Experience in clinical trials
  • Definite track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
  • Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff

Desirable

  • Evidence of original peer-reviewed research
  • Evidence of commitment to teaching

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

  • Evidence of organisational and time management skills
  • Evidence of Clinical Audit experience
  • Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
  • Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
  • Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
  • Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
  • Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Desirable

  • Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management
Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold MRCP
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Entry on the Specialist Register (in Clinical Oncology) and has CCT

Desirable

  • Possession of, or working towards, a higher degree qualification (MD or PhD)

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Training in management of Gynaecological cancers.
  • Experience of multidisciplinary cancer care.
  • Experience of clinical trial development and operation.
  • Experience of Acute Oncology.
  • Broad training in Clinical Oncology including both radiotherapy & chemotherapy
  • Experience in brachytherapy IMRT & IGRT

Desirable

  • Experience in SABR

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Good communication skills

Audit Management & IT

Essential

  • Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required
  • Understanding of principles of audit

Research, Teaching skill & experience

Essential

  • Experience in clinical trials
  • Definite track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
  • Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff

Desirable

  • Evidence of original peer-reviewed research
  • Evidence of commitment to teaching

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

  • Evidence of organisational and time management skills
  • Evidence of Clinical Audit experience
  • Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
  • Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
  • Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
  • Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
  • Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Desirable

  • Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management

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.

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.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Clinical Director for Clinical Oncology

Dr Mary Lei

m.lei@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-CON1070

Job locations

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


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