University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Oncology Specialty Doctor - Breast

The closing date is 02 December 2025

Job summary

Oncology Speciality Doctor (Breast) 0.6 WTE

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust are inviting applicants for a part-time post as Oncology Specialty Doctor for Breast at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). This is a 12-month post, providing care for patients with breast cancer. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to gain extensive experience in the management of patients with breast cancer, providing clinical cover in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working closely with expert oncologists.

We are looking for enthusiastic doctors with experience in oncology. The successful candidate will require flexibility and excellent communication skills as well as being reliable and well organised. You will need to be able to work both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team.

BHOC is a leading oncology centre with state-of-the-art facilities, including an oncology inpatient ward, acute assessment area, chemotherapy day unit, clinical trials unit, and a comprehensive radiotherapy department.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will take part in breast oncology clinics. They will have the opportunity to undertake clinical supervision of junior doctors within the department. The post-holders will also have responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development, audit and research within the Trust and the University.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-SPS8400-KC

Job locations

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

22 Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
  • Registration with GMC

Desirable

  • MRCP or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • 2 years or more full time post graduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis), at least 1 years of which has been in an adult general medicine speciality.
  • Adult oncology
  • Experience working within Breast

Desirable

  • Breast oncology experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Computer skills. Able to use Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, PACS
  • Able to undertake and to delegate responsibility.
  • Good communication skills
  • Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job

Desirable

  • Knowledge of principles of audit and willingness to participate in projects

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues & within teams
  • Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
  • Trust Values
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
  • Registration with GMC

Desirable

  • MRCP or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • 2 years or more full time post graduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis), at least 1 years of which has been in an adult general medicine speciality.
  • Adult oncology
  • Experience working within Breast

Desirable

  • Breast oncology experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Computer skills. Able to use Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, PACS
  • Able to undertake and to delegate responsibility.
  • Good communication skills
  • Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job

Desirable

  • Knowledge of principles of audit and willingness to participate in projects

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues & within teams
  • Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
  • Trust Values

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 Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

22 Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

22 Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Dr Charles Comins

Charles.Comins@uhbw.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-SPS8400-KC

Job locations

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

22 Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Supporting documents

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