University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist – Breast

The closing date is 22 March 2026

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist for a 12-month fixed-term post to join our nationally and internationally recognised oncology service. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred cancer care. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred cancer care within Breast Medical Oncology. The post will involve the management of patients with breast cancer across the full disease pathway, including early, locally advanced, and metastatic breast cancer. The role includes active participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, outpatient clinics, and inpatient care as required.

CV required for application.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will deliver consultant level medical oncology care for patients with breast cancer across both University College London Hospital and Whittington Hospital, providing systemic anti cancer therapy and specialist clinical input in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes active participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and the breast oncology on call and ward rotas as required. The postholder will also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, including the supervision and training of specialty trainees, and will play an active role in governance, service development, and continuous improvement within the wider oncology department. Flexibility is expected to support service evolution across both UCLH and Whittington Hospital, reflecting the complexity of breast oncology care and allowing scope for the development of individual clinical, operational, and leadership interests.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.

Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum + London weighting (+on-call Cat B 1%)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7562

Job locations

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Qualifications / Certification

Essential

  • Medical degree and completed General Professional Training, or equivalent
  • Higher academic degree e.g. MD or PhD (or in final stages of preparation), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications
  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent)
  • oIndividuals should meet one of the following: ohave their CCST and be on the specialist register; or obe within 6 months of their CCST; or oLocally Employed Doctors, Specialty Doctors, and Specialist Grades should submit their evidence portfolio to the GMC via the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) in time for approval to be on the Specialist register within six months of appointment (exact start date will be discussed with the candidate at interview) Non-UK trained doctors must provide evidence at interview that they are eligible for full GMC registration and entry on the Specialist Register in Medical Oncology

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
  • Wide experience in managing treatment and follow-up of patients with cancer
  • Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Desirable

  • Clinical audit experience

Skills

Essential

  • Proven ability and commitment to carry out original research, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Proven ability in clinical research
  • Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
  • The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues
  • Leadership skills and the ability to take forward service developments
  • Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
  • GCP certification for clinical trial work

Desirable

  • Proven ability to attract grant funding to support research
  • Proven ability to translate research activities into a clinical and organisational context

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary Management

General

Essential

  • The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice

Desirable

  • Member of Medical Defence organisation
Person Specification

Qualifications / Certification

Essential

  • Medical degree and completed General Professional Training, or equivalent
  • Higher academic degree e.g. MD or PhD (or in final stages of preparation), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications
  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent)
  • oIndividuals should meet one of the following: ohave their CCST and be on the specialist register; or obe within 6 months of their CCST; or oLocally Employed Doctors, Specialty Doctors, and Specialist Grades should submit their evidence portfolio to the GMC via the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) in time for approval to be on the Specialist register within six months of appointment (exact start date will be discussed with the candidate at interview) Non-UK trained doctors must provide evidence at interview that they are eligible for full GMC registration and entry on the Specialist Register in Medical Oncology

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
  • Wide experience in managing treatment and follow-up of patients with cancer
  • Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Desirable

  • Clinical audit experience

Skills

Essential

  • Proven ability and commitment to carry out original research, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Proven ability in clinical research
  • Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
  • The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues
  • Leadership skills and the ability to take forward service developments
  • Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
  • GCP certification for clinical trial work

Desirable

  • Proven ability to attract grant funding to support research
  • Proven ability to translate research activities into a clinical and organisational context

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary Management

General

Essential

  • The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice

Desirable

  • Member of Medical Defence organisation

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Divisional Manager - Oncology

Pratiksha Patel

pratiksha.patel9@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum + London weighting (+on-call Cat B 1%)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7562

Job locations

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


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