Consultant Oncologist

Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Gynaecology + Upper GI)

Hospital Name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Rosemere Cancer Centre

Job Title: Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Gynaecology + Upper GI)

Location: Royal Preston Hospital, PR2 9HT

Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's major cancer centres, serving a population of 1.8 million across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Based at the renowned Rosemere Cancer Centre, this role offers broad exposure to advanced radiotherapy, SACT, innovative research, and service development-ideal for consultants seeking a dynamic and academically engaged environment.

You will join a large, friendly, and forward‑thinking Oncology directorate delivering high‑quality care across Gynaecological and Upper GI cancers, supported by specialist ACP teams, an outstanding radiotherapy service, and extensive research infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialist oncology care across Gynae and Upper GI cancer pathways.
• Participate in MDTs and collaborate with surgeons, physicians, radiographers, ACP teams, and nursing colleagues across the region.
• Provide radiotherapy planning, peer review, SACT prescribing, and treatment oversight.
• Support and supervise junior doctors, specialist registrars, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical governance, audit and quality initiatives.
• Participate in teaching, examinations, postgraduate education, and research activity.
• Take part in the second‑on on‑call rota (approximately up to 4 weeks annually).
• Cross‑cover consultant colleagues as required.

Why Candidates Will Love This Role

Major Cancer Centre: Lead provider for radiotherapy and SACT across a large, diverse population.
Cutting‑Edge Technology:

• 7 Elekta linacs (with CBCT, FFF capability, Response ABC)
• SGRT (VisionRT) across all scanners & linacs
• Philips Big Bore CTs with 4D capability
• Pinnacle & RayStation planning
• Commissioned SRS + SABR (lung, liver, adrenal, spinal, oligo‑metastatic)

Innovative Service Developments:

• SGRT expansion (£1.3m investment)
• Brachytherapy development
• Replacement of two linear accelerators under appraisal

Strong ACP & Nurse‑Led Infrastructure:

• Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• Non‑medical prescribers
• Nurse‑led ambulatory oncology 'hot clinic'

Research‑Rich Environment:

• Access to NCRI trials
• Support from NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility
• Academic links with University of Lancaster, UCLan, Liverpool & Manchester

Flexible Working:

• Options for remote working (planning and review)
• Hybrid clinical formats including video and telephone appointments

Modern Facilities:

• Fully refurbished 24‑bed Ribblesdale Oncology Ward
• Chemotherapy units at Preston & Chorley

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Eligibility for CCT in Clinical Oncology (or within 12 months)
• Experience in radiotherapy and SACT
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Valid DBS/PVG or willingness to obtain one
• UK Right to Work

Desirable

• Higher research/educational degree
• Experience in stereotactic radiotherapy
• Educational Supervisor training
• CCT in Oncology (or within 6 months of achieving it)

Other Opportunities:

We're recruiting for permanent roles across the UK, including:

• Greater London
• Midlands
• North West & North East England
• South East & South West England
• Scotland
• Wales

Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.

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