Consultant in Medical Oncology (Breast & HPB) -Substantive Opportunity - West Norfolk

London. Posted 5 months ago

The role

This Consultant in Medical Oncology will provide specialist input for breast and HPB oncology patients. The role involves outpatient clinics, MDT-led management, and contributing to the general medical oncology service and on-call rota.

What you will do

Provide consultant-led medical oncology input for breast cancer patients
Lead and participate in breast oncology outpatient clinics
Contribute to the Breast MDT
Oversee management of complex breast cancer presentations
Support the development and delivery of clinical trials and research activity
Provide medical oncology input for HPB malignancies
Lead and participate in HPB oncology outpatient clinics
Contribute to the HPB MDT
Oversee SACT prescribing for HPB tumour types
Participate in the medical oncology on-call rota

Required qualifications

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Medical Oncology, or within six months of eligibility at the time of interview
MRCP (UK) or equivalent specialist qualification
Completion of a recognised higher specialty training programme in Medical Oncology
Demonstrable subspecialty experience in breast and/or HPB oncology
Demonstrable clinical experience in the management of breast cancer
Experience in the management of HPB malignancies
Competence in the independent prescribing and monitoring of SACT
Ability to manage oncological emergencies
Evidence of engagement with clinical trials, audit, and quality improvement

Nice to have

Strong interest in clinical trials, research, or service development

Benefits

Flexible job planning
Generous SPA allocation
Defined and manageable on-call commitment
NHS Pension Scheme
Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
Dedicated Study Leave budget
Access to staff wellbeing services
Employee assistance programme
Health and fitness facilities

About the company

Pulse Healthcare Doctors is a medical recruitment partner supporting NHS Trusts and private healthcare organisations across the UK.