Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate interested in a substantive medical oncology consultant post at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic medical oncologist to join our well-established, dedicated and supportive team. The post will cover urology and lung, including SACT delivery. We are particularly interested in an individual who is willing to develop an interest in renal carcinoma and mesothelioma. You will be primarily located at Queen's Hospital, Romford, Essex where the Oncology department is based. There are opportunities for you to develop further your interests in research, leadership and teaching. We are a friendly and supportive team into which we would love to welcome you. If you are the right person for this role and would like an informal discussion, please contact Dr Amy Ward or Dr Simon Ball (tel: 01708 435 000 ext 2078). Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring oncology services as outlined in the proposed program, including the following: Medical oncology management of urology and lung malignancy including renal carcinoma and mesothelioma. o Clinic reviews. o To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams. o To participate in the out of hours on-call service (1:13). o To take an active role in research and clinical trials. o Contribute actively to clinical governance within the department. o To support and develop quality improvement projects within the department. o Flexibility to undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the Clinical Leads. o Actively participate in the department's teaching programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies. To participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD and ensure successful revalidation when required. About us We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with. Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer. We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. Patients across northeast London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out. We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 162-M7266-J Job locations Oncology Medical Staff Queens Hospital Romford RM7 0AG Job description Job responsibilities Programmed Activities: You and the Clinical Leads will agree a prospective job plan that sets out your main duties and responsibilities, a schedule for carrying out your Programmed Activities, your managerial responsibilities, your accountability arrangements, your objectives and supporting resources. Indicative job plan: Please refer to the attached job description for the indicative job plan. Proposed weekly timetable: Please refer to the attached job description for the proposed weekly timetable. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez: Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440. Job description Job responsibilities Programmed Activities: You and the Clinical Leads will agree a prospective job plan that sets out your main duties and responsibilities, a schedule for carrying out your Programmed Activities, your managerial responsibilities, your accountability arrangements, your objectives and supporting resources. Indicative job plan: Please refer to the attached job description for the indicative job plan. Proposed weekly timetable: Please refer to the attached job description for the proposed weekly timetable. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez: Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and Specialist registration and a license to practice Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CCT date is within six months of interview Understand and be competent at management of all stages of Oncology to CCST or higher Maintain up-to-date knowledge of treatment regimens and research developments Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions Experience of teaching and training of undergraduates and junior medical staff Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level Involvement in clinical trials Understanding the principles of clinical audit Excellent written and spoken communications Desirable MD Leadership Qualities Management Course Formal training in teaching techniques Published Audit Publications Completed CCST portfolios/appraisal/revalidation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and Specialist registration and a license to practice Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CCT date is within six months of interview Understand and be competent at management of all stages of Oncology to CCST or higher Maintain up-to-date knowledge of treatment regimens and research developments Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions Experience of teaching and training of undergraduates and junior medical staff Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level Involvement in clinical trials Understanding the principles of clinical audit Excellent written and spoken communications Desirable MD Leadership Qualities Management Course Formal training in teaching techniques Published Audit Publications Completed CCST portfolios/appraisal/revalidation 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 Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Oncology Medical Staff Queens Hospital Romford RM7 0AG Employer's website https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)