Job summary
We are seeking a Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology with a specialist interest in breast malignancy to join our dynamic and supportive Breast Oncology team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established oncology service, with opportunities for professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and research involvement. The post-holder will join the breast oncology team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) on the North Middlesex Hospital Health Unit site as a 6 PAs (less than full time) as a locum consultant on a fixed term contract for 4 1/2 months to cover a period of sabbatical (May to September 2026).
The North Middlesex hospital oncology team consists of 12 substantive oncology consultants. The breast oncology team has 2 Medical Oncology Consultants and 1 Clinical Oncologist (this post) along with 3 Breast Clinical Nurse Specialists. There is an active local research department that is managed by the wider trust Research Governance team, based at Royal Free Health Unit in Hampstead.
To discuss this post further please contact Dr Neha Chopra Service Line lead RFH, BCFH email neha.chopra@nhs.net and Dr Atia Khan atia.khan4@nhs.net, Radiotherapy lead North Middlesex Hospital.
Interviews will be planned for February 2026
Main duties of the job
Other Roles and ResponsibilitiesConsultants have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of their department. They are expected to undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their clinical departments.The appointee will be expected to take responsibility for maintaining their CPD.
Education and Training roleThe North Middlesex University Hospital has gained a reputation for teaching excellence in the region due to our dedicated consultant teachers and a rich variety of clinical cases.
Formal teaching sessions are organised differently in various departments and there will be opportunity to be involved in training and teaching sessions.
About us
Our trust has over 71,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Across our hospitals, our vision is clear: to deliver world class expertise and local care. We combine globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the NHS at its best.
Our mission is to be world class in terms of healthcare treatment, clinical research and teaching excellence. We aim to deliver and develop leading local healthcare in all our hospitals, to improve lives and help people thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities*
Clinical responsibilities
The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of a consultant. The appointee is expected to:
The core responsibilities of the post holder will be as follows:
1. To support the Breast oncology (systemic and radiotherapy treatment) service at the North Middlesex Hospital
2. To attend the weekly tumour specific Breast MDTs
3. To take responsibility for the designated clinical workload including all relevant MDMs, out-patient clinics, and review and responsibility for in-patients.
4. To take part in clinical trials in breast cancer
5. To participate in the consultant on-call rota for oncology at North Middlesex Hospital (1 in 16)
6. To participate in the consultant led review of breast oncology inpatients on the North Middlesex Hospital.
7. Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trusts resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit.
8. To provide postgraduate teaching for junior staff
9. To provide clinical supervision for specialist registrars
10. To participate in undergraduate medical student teaching
11. To comply with all the clinical governance processes and procedures of the Trust
12. Compliance with Patients Charter and Purchasers requirements
13. To lead and participate in medical audit as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines
14. To maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines
15. To participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.
16. The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities*
Clinical responsibilities
The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of a consultant. The appointee is expected to:
The core responsibilities of the post holder will be as follows:
1. To support the Breast oncology (systemic and radiotherapy treatment) service at the North Middlesex Hospital
2. To attend the weekly tumour specific Breast MDTs
3. To take responsibility for the designated clinical workload including all relevant MDMs, out-patient clinics, and review and responsibility for in-patients.
4. To take part in clinical trials in breast cancer
5. To participate in the consultant on-call rota for oncology at North Middlesex Hospital (1 in 16)
6. To participate in the consultant led review of breast oncology inpatients on the North Middlesex Hospital.
7. Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trusts resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit.
8. To provide postgraduate teaching for junior staff
9. To provide clinical supervision for specialist registrars
10. To participate in undergraduate medical student teaching
11. To comply with all the clinical governance processes and procedures of the Trust
12. Compliance with Patients Charter and Purchasers requirements
13. To lead and participate in medical audit as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines
14. To maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines
15. To participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.
16. The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent medical degree
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST or CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology and on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Understanding of research methodology and willingness to contribute to local projects
- Potential to develop leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of research activity and publications
Others
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Specialist knowledge of dealing with relevant tumour sites
- Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent medical degree
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST or CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology and on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Understanding of research methodology and willingness to contribute to local projects
- Potential to develop leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of research activity and publications
Others
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Specialist knowledge of dealing with relevant tumour sites
- Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure
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.
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.
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).
