Fixed Term Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Head Neck & Skin)

Job summary
This post is for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Head, Neck & Skin fixed term for 12 months, based in Brighton, but must be prepared to travel between sites. The workload predominantly relates to outpatient clinical activity, with regular commitments to caring for general oncology inpatients and review of patients in the same day emergency care unit as well as taking part in an out of hours oncology on call rota. In addition the post will require clinical leadership, MDT attendance and active participation, medical student and registrar teaching, there will be clinical leadership and research opportunities. Fixed Term Reason: Pending appointment to substantive post.

Main duties of the job

• Outpatient Clinics
• MDM attendance
• SACT prescribing
• Radiotherapy Planning
• Clinical trials leadership and delivery
• Acute Oncology team leadership and clinical management
• Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care
• Clinical Governance meetings
• Ward reviews when appropriate

About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year, per annum pro-rata. Full-time, fixed term for 12 months.

Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. Interviews potentially August 2026.

Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential

• Basic medical degree
• MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification. or its recognised equivalent.
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential

• Evidence of training in broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning
Essential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills
Essential

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research
Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression
Essential

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.