University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Locum Consultant Clinical Oncology Head & Neck and Breast

The closing date is 06 April 2026

Job summary

This Oncology Consultant post will be based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW and South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust (SWUFT). The appointee will work in site specific local and specialist MDTs at UHCW and SWUFT.

The appointee will work with site specific local and specialist MDTs for Head and Neck cancers at UHCW and Breast cancers at SWUFT. The typical new patient caseload is expected to be on average 5 per week in a 10PA job plan, and up to 210 per annum based on 42 working weeks of routine work (excluding leave and on-call).

The role is supported by a dedicated CNS team. You will be expected to support the Acute Oncology Service and the Oncology ward in-patient care, as necessary on working days. Patients will be treated in the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site and Rugby St. Cross Hospital. SWUFT patients are treated in the Aylesford unit at Warwick hospital and the Rigby unit at Stratford hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post is required to support the site-specialist consultant led service including facilities for inpatients and outpatients, a dedicated chemotherapy suite and radiotherapy facilities. In addition, there is an integrated Oncology Clinical Trials Centre and the department is currently developing its Medical Oncology team). The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover for MDTs (videoconferencing is available) and to liaise with the Acute Physicians/Emergency department as part of the supporting the Acute Nurse Led Oncology Service.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year N/A

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-T3-LCT-7878566

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.

The appointee will provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.

The appointee will develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in their specialties and work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards including the development of treatment protocols and guidelines.

The appointee will attend the site-specific MDTs and participate in, and support, the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant junior team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social workers, Palliative Care and Psychology services for patients and families.

The appointee will take part in the departmental audit programme as well as participating in multidisciplinary audit relating to their area of clinical interest.

The appointee will participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.

The appointee will supervise trainees working in the Department and will assist in their training and appraisal, including acting as Educational / Clinical supervisor.

The appointee will participate in the Trust Performance and Annual Appraisal process and be responsible for ensuring that they support the principles of revalidation by the General Medical Council.

The appointee will be committed to, and involved in, clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice including adherence to ISO9001 and IR(ME)R.

The appointee will participate in Departmental Error Reviews and will support the Departmental and Trust clinical risk management policies and procedures.

The appointee will participate in monthly mortality and morbidity meetings.

The appointee will participate in the on-call rota.

They will share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.

They will comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

As a senior member of the medical team, the post holder, will provide clinical Leadership and support for the effective development of site-specific services and attend the relevant operational meetings.

The appointee will work within the department to seek ways of improving the efficiency of the service without sacrificing quality.

The appointee will fulfil all timetable commitments

The post holder will be expected to liaise with their consultant colleagues in providing internal cover for annual leave and sick leave and under exceptional circumstances this may require some flexibility in the post holders hours.