Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Breast(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with a specialist interest in Breast Cancer to join the Sussex Cancer Centre team.

This post is based primarily at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, with clinical sessions delivered across the wider Sussex network. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred oncology care to a diverse population, while contributing to service development, education, and research within a large and progressive cancer service.

The Sussex Cancer Centre & Oncology Service

The Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service brings together clinical and medical oncologists employed by UHSussex to provide non-surgical cancer treatments across five hospital sites. This collaborative model ensures consistent, high-quality oncology care for patients throughout Sussex.

You will join a team of approximately 30 consultant clinical and medical oncologists, working closely with multi-professional colleagues including specialist nurses, pharmacists, radiographers, cancer support workers, and allied health professionals.

Clinical Responsibilities

Your role will include a broad and rewarding mix of clinical, educational, and leadership duties, including:

• Delivery of outpatient oncology clinics for breast cancer patients
• Participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Prescribing and clinical oversight of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
• Radiotherapy planning and review
• Inpatient ward reviews
• Supervision and support of non-medical practitioners
• Contribution to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement
• Participation in the consultant on-call rota at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
• Currently 1:17, moving to 1:9
• Active involvement in education and training for medical students, junior doctors, nurses, and AHPs
• Clinical practice aligns with national cancer standards and NICE

Teaching, Education & Research

As a university trust, UHSussex places strong emphasis on education and learning. The successful candidate will:

• Teach and supervise trainees at all grades
• Support junior staff with audit and quality improvement projects
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
• Engage with research and innovation where appropriate

Learning & Professional Development

UHSussex is committed to supporting consultants throughout their careers. You will be expected and supported to:

• Participate in job planning and annual job plan review
• Engage in the Trust’s appraisal and revalidation process
• Complete mandatory training and role-specific development
• Identify personal learning needs and agree development goals with your Clinical Director

About University Hospitals Sussex

UHSussex is a large and dynamic university trust providing care to patients across Sussex and beyond. The Trust is rated Outstanding for Caring by the CQC and is recognised for putting patients first while valuing and supporting its workforce.

Diversity and inclusion are central to the Trust’s culture. Staff are supported through a wide range of staff networks, buddy schemes, and wellbeing initiatives. UHSussex is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

The Trust’s extensive Wellbeing Programme recognises that compassionate care starts with caring for staff.

Safeguarding & Pre-Employment Checks

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Visa Sponsorship & Right to Work

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcomed, subject to meeting UK Visas and Immigration criteria:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Important Information for Applicants

• Early application is encouraged
• The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received
• Full details of qualifications and experience required can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification