University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist

The closing date is 13 February 2026

Job summary

The Plymouth Oncology Centre is the lead tertiary centre in the Southwest Peninsula, currently employing thirteen Clinical Oncologists and two Medical Oncologist. We are seeking a replacement Consultant Clinical Oncologist due to vacancy. We are looking for a candidate to cover Gynaecology and one other site (to be confirmed at interview), these opportunities are negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Other interests will also be strongly considered, and jobs can be shaped into an individual's experience and preferences.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time position comprising of 10 programmed activities (PA's) based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust NHS Trust. As per trust guidance a minimum of 2.0 PAs are dedicated to SPAs. You will be expected to participate in a minimum of 1 in 13 acute oncology service cover including weekend rounds and off site cover at night. On call duties are supported by an Oncology SpR. Appropriate dedicated specialist nursing and administrative and operational support will also be provided.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year plus 1% category B on-call supplement

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

216-G1-ONC7682871

Job locations

Derriford hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

All members of the consultant team would be expected to undertake the following weekly routines:

Two Inpatient ward rounds for your named patients

Cancer site specific MDTs

New Patient and Follow Up clinics.

Supporting resident junior medical staffwith training.

AOS rounds (when undertaking on call weeks)

Radiotherapy planning.

Chemotherapy Prescribing

Peer Review

Job description

Job responsibilities

All members of the consultant team would be expected to undertake the following weekly routines:

Two Inpatient ward rounds for your named patients

Cancer site specific MDTs

New Patient and Follow Up clinics.

Supporting resident junior medical staffwith training.

AOS rounds (when undertaking on call weeks)

Radiotherapy planning.

Chemotherapy Prescribing

Peer Review

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oFRCR or equivalent qualification (Candidates trained in equivalent Clinical Oncology program abroad covering both radiotherapy and systemic therapies with postgraduate qualifications and willing to take CESR route may also be considered for a fixed term 2 years locum consultant or specialist position subject to completing the CESR in 2 years' time)

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD or PhD)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oEvidence of experience in the management of patients relevant to the current vacancy
  • oEvidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients

Desirable

  • oSite specific Oncology Fellowship Experience in an additional tumour site
  • oEvidence of role in development of clinical service

Research & Clinical audit

Essential

  • oAble to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriate

Desirable

  • oEvidence of being Principal Investigator of Clinical Trials Evidence of teaching qualification or learning
  • oPublication in peer reviewed Journals.

Teaching

Essential

  • oEvidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals

Desirable

  • oEvidence of teaching qualification or learning

Leadership and Management

Essential

  • oEvidence of teaching qualification or learning

Desirable

  • oEvidence of willingness to undertake management activities Leadership skills

Communication and Interpersonal skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines Evidence of ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
  • oExcellent communication skills

Desirable

  • oInformation technology skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oFRCR or equivalent qualification (Candidates trained in equivalent Clinical Oncology program abroad covering both radiotherapy and systemic therapies with postgraduate qualifications and willing to take CESR route may also be considered for a fixed term 2 years locum consultant or specialist position subject to completing the CESR in 2 years' time)

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD or PhD)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • oEvidence of experience in the management of patients relevant to the current vacancy
  • oEvidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients

Desirable

  • oSite specific Oncology Fellowship Experience in an additional tumour site
  • oEvidence of role in development of clinical service

Research & Clinical audit

Essential

  • oAble to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriate

Desirable

  • oEvidence of being Principal Investigator of Clinical Trials Evidence of teaching qualification or learning
  • oPublication in peer reviewed Journals.

Teaching

Essential

  • oEvidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals

Desirable

  • oEvidence of teaching qualification or learning

Leadership and Management

Essential

  • oEvidence of teaching qualification or learning

Desirable

  • oEvidence of willingness to undertake management activities Leadership skills

Communication and Interpersonal skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines Evidence of ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
  • oExcellent communication skills

Desirable

  • oInformation technology skills

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Line Director

Dr Udaiveer Panwar

upanwar@nhs.net

01752432336

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year plus 1% category B on-call supplement

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

216-G1-ONC7682871

Job locations

Derriford hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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