Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Breast AO & Lung
Job Description
Job Summary
UHSussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant Medical Oncologist with a special interest in Breast, AO (Adult Oncology), and Lung cancers. The successful candidate will join the Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service, a county-wide team of oncologists delivering clinical and medical oncology care across five hospital sites: Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing, Hastings, and Eastbourne, with additional acute support in Chichester.
The appointee will work collaboratively within Breast, AO, and Lung site reference groups, consisting of multi-professional teams including clinical and medical oncologists, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists, and cancer support workers.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver regular outpatient clinics and attend multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs).
Prescribe and oversee systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
Provide clinical supervision to non-medical staff.
Participate in ward rounds and on-call duties (Royal Sussex County Hospital, currently 1:9 rota).
Engage in clinical governance and contribute to service development initiatives.
Participate in teaching and supervision of medical students, junior doctors, AHPs, and nursing staff.
Take an active role in research, audit, and support junior team members in their projects.
Team and Environment
Join a team of 30 consultant oncologists delivering a comprehensive oncology service across Sussex.
Work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment promoting high standards of patient care.
Contribute to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing, aligned with UHSussex’s Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Learning and Development
Attend mandatory training updates and undertake relevant development in line with post requirements.
Participate in job planning and divisional reviews.
Identify personal learning needs and plan development with line manager support.
Engage in the Trust appraisal process to align personal development with patient care and service improvement objectives.
Additional Information
UHSussex is committed to safe working practices and will conduct Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable.
Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Eligibility criteria are detailed on the UK Government website
Early applications are encouraged as the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy in case of exceptional interest.
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