Consultant - Oncology, Breast and HPB

Job Title: Consultant Oncologist - Breast and HPB

Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET

Contract Type: Permanent

Lead a Growing, Innovative Oncology Service
We are seeking an exceptional Medical Oncologist to lead our Breast and Hepatico‑Pancreatico‑Biliary (HPB) cancer services and help shape the future of oncological care within our trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward‑looking team at a time of significant growth in patient demand and rapid expansion of systemic treatment options, including monoclonal antibodies and other novel therapies.

What You'll Lead and Develop

• Delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred oncology care across Breast and HPB pathways.
• Multidisciplinary team working, ensuring seamless, evidence‑based management for complex cancer cases.
• Increased recruitment into clinical trials and expansion of research activity.
• Service development to meet rising patient needs and evolving treatment landscapes.

Your Impact on Service Improvement
The successful appointee will play a key role in trust‑wide improvement initiatives, including:

• Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT)
• Cost Improvement Programme (CIP)
• Adoption of innovative, evidence‑based models of care

The Department
The appointee will join an enthusiastic and friendly department of Oncology which is anintegral part of the Division of Medicine at the QEH. The trust has an integrated Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care Unit, consisting of a Cancer Care and Treatment Unit, 12 bedded Inpatient Ward, Chemotherapy Suite, and Cancer Wellbeing
and Support Centre.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree, with full registration and licence to practise with the GMC.
• MRCP (UK) Part 1 and Part 2.
• Eligibility for the GMC Specialist Register in Medical Oncology, either already listed or within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview.

Clinical Expertise

• Training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in Medical Oncology, demonstrating readiness for independent consultant practice.
• Extensive experience in prescribing systemic anti‑cancer therapy, including familiarity with electronic prescribing systems.
• Experience in Acute Oncology, with the ability to contribute effectively to emergency cancer care pathways.
• A strong grounding in the Specialist Generic Capabilities Framework, reflecting high standards in clinical judgement, leadership, communication, and patient‑centred care.

Desirable Achievement

• A postgraduate thesis, either awarded or pending, reflecting commitment to academic development and evidence‑based practice.

Apply Today - email nicole.keogh@medacs.com for more information