University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Fixed Term Specialist Doctor in Oncology

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Job summary

The appointee will join the team of 31 Clinical/Medical Consultant Oncologists who work across Sussex (Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Hastings) in delivering a comprehensive oncology service for patients from across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Key duties will include regular outpatient clinics, MDT attendance, SACT prescribing and Radiotherapy planning oversight, clinical supervision of non-medical staff, clinical governance, service developments and ward reviews. It is anticipated that the post holder will look to take on leadership/development roles within the division and will be supported to do so. It is also anticipated that they will take an active role in education for trainees at all grades.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£100,870 to £111,441 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWRSCHFTCONONCO-593

Job locations

Brighton

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details regarding this position, please refer the the full Job Description and Person Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details regarding this position, please refer the the full Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Medical degree
  • Postgraduate qualification FRCR Clinical Oncology or its recognised equivalent
  • Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
  • Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical/dental grades including from overseas will also be accepted

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in Oncology services across a range of tumour sites at a senior level.
  • Experience in both radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy
  • Experience of supervising multiprofessional teams in Oncology
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Medical degree
  • Postgraduate qualification FRCR Clinical Oncology or its recognised equivalent
  • Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
  • Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical/dental grades including from overseas will also be accepted

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in Oncology services across a range of tumour sites at a senior level.
  • Experience in both radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy
  • Experience of supervising multiprofessional teams in Oncology
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Brighton

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Brighton

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical lead Oncology

Sally Appleyard

sally.appleyard@nhs.net

01273696955

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£100,870 to £111,441 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWRSCHFTCONONCO-593

Job locations

Brighton

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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