Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded team, working in collaboration with existing Consultants and within a wider multi-professional team. As part of an enthusiastic and well trained team you will work alongside the Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Speciality doctors and Clinical Nurse Specialists. Post holder will rotate to between RSUH and County hospital. You will be expected to share duties and responsibilities with other middle grade doctors. In addition you will be required to participate in audit, teaching, training and research in this field. A job plan will be discussed and reviewed with the successful candidate. Main duties of the job The appointee will be a member of a team of 13WTE Consultant Oncologists, 2WTE Consultant Medical Oncologists and 11WTE Consultant Haematologists delivering a comprehensive Oncology and Haematology service to the population of North and South Staffordshire and South Cheshire. There will be service commitments in the Cancer Centre at both Royal Stoke University Hospital and the County Hospital site. The Oncology Department has some commitment to Undergraduate teaching, and you will be expected to participate in this, as well as Postgraduate teaching and training. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 4 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number Locum Clinical Oncologist Job locations RSUH Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC Possession of MRCP and FRCR or equivalent qualification in medical oncology. Entry on Specialist Register or in U.K. training scheme and within 6 months of award of CCT at time of interview. Obtained CESR already or Application in progress through Portfolio Pathway for Specialist Registration Desirable MD or PhD Clinical Experience Essential Experience of conducting clinical audit. Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making. Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working: Essential Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team. Academic Achievements, Research, Publications: Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems. An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues. Evidence of training in research methodology. Desirable Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years. Evidence of having undertaken original research. Management and Administrative Experience: Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives. Personal Attributes: Essential Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure. An enquiring and critical approach to work. Caring attitude to patients. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues. Appropriate Immigration Status Ability and means to travel residence within 10 miles or 30 minutes of base To be accessible by as required for on call duties. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC Possession of MRCP and FRCR or equivalent qualification in medical oncology. Entry on Specialist Register or in U.K. training scheme and within 6 months of award of CCT at time of interview. Obtained CESR already or Application in progress through Portfolio Pathway for Specialist Registration Desirable MD or PhD Clinical Experience Essential Experience of conducting clinical audit. Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making. Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working: Essential Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team. Academic Achievements, Research, Publications: Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems. An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues. Evidence of training in research methodology. Desirable Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years. Evidence of having undertaken original research. Management and Administrative Experience: Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives. Personal Attributes: Essential Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure. An enquiring and critical approach to work. Caring attitude to patients. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues. Appropriate Immigration Status Ability and means to travel residence within 10 miles or 30 minutes of base To be accessible by as required for on call duties. 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address RSUH Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)