Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Oncology colleague to join our existing Urology and Lung Cancer practices. The post-holder will provide oncological treatments (both radiotherapy and systemic treatments) for patients diagnosed with Urological cancers (Isle of Wight) and Lung cancers (Portsmouth). The post is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. Other site specialty interests could be accommodated, however, and candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences. Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Directorcaroline.archerporthosp.nhs.uk, or Dr Freddie Bartlett, Head of Radiotherapyfrederick.bartlettporthosp.nhs.uk, or phone 02392 286000 ext. 4790 for an informal discussion and /or arrange a visit to the department. Interview Date: to be confirmed Main duties of the job The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Clinical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, clinical supervision, audit and research is expected. About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1315G Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will provide radiotherapy treatments for urological cancers on the Isle of Wight, as well as systemic therapies for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. On the island he/she will work alongside a Medical Oncologist and supported by Specialist Registrars, prescribers and Clinical Nurse Specialists. A joint Isle of Wight/Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust MDT is held weekly. The department is in the top 10 recruiters nationally to the PACE-NODES trial and has recently started offering prostate SABR routinely to eligible patients. The department has also for many years been one of the highest recruiters to the STAMPEDE trial and is currently completing RTTQA approval for participation in the SABR arm of the trial (including spinal SABR). The lung practice will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital and represents an expansion of this thriving team of 3 Clinical Oncologists and 4 Medical Oncologists treating patients across Portsmouth and West Sussex. The successful candidate will provide radiotherapy (including SABR) with concurrent systemic therapy, where required, but will not be required to give chemotherapy in the metastatic setting Like the urology practice, the lung team also have an active and expanding thoracic and radiotherapy research portfolio. Approximate new referrals would be approximately 80-100 per year for each practice, totalling approximately 160-200 referrals per year. A 10 PA post is based on 8 PAs DCC and 2 PAs SPA. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will provide radiotherapy treatments for urological cancers on the Isle of Wight, as well as systemic therapies for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. On the island he/she will work alongside a Medical Oncologist and supported by Specialist Registrars, prescribers and Clinical Nurse Specialists. A joint Isle of Wight/Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust MDT is held weekly. The department is in the top 10 recruiters nationally to the PACE-NODES trial and has recently started offering prostate SABR routinely to eligible patients. The department has also for many years been one of the highest recruiters to the STAMPEDE trial and is currently completing RTTQA approval for participation in the SABR arm of the trial (including spinal SABR). The lung practice will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital and represents an expansion of this thriving team of 3 Clinical Oncologists and 4 Medical Oncologists treating patients across Portsmouth and West Sussex. The successful candidate will provide radiotherapy (including SABR) with concurrent systemic therapy, where required, but will not be required to give chemotherapy in the metastatic setting Like the urology practice, the lung team also have an active and expanding thoracic and radiotherapy research portfolio. Approximate new referrals would be approximately 80-100 per year for each practice, totalling approximately 160-200 referrals per year. A 10 PA post is based on 8 PAs DCC and 2 PAs SPA. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Higher professional training in Clinical Oncology Desirable MRCP/FRCP or equivalent BSc or MD Experience Essential Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR/portfolio programme or European Community Rights An appropriate higher Clinical Oncology qualification Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan Understanding of clinical risk management Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Higher professional training in Clinical Oncology Desirable MRCP/FRCP or equivalent BSc or MD Experience Essential Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR/portfolio programme or European Community Rights An appropriate higher Clinical Oncology qualification Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan Understanding of clinical risk management 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)