Fixed Term Consultant Medical Oncologist Lower and Upper GI

Fixed Term Consultant Medical Oncologist Lower and Upper GI

Job ref 279-RSCHFTCONONCL/UGI-672 – Fixed term (6 months with potential to extend another 6 months). Full time – 10 sessions per week. Salary £113,565 – £150,569 per annum. Closing 21/07/2026.

Job overview

We are seeking a fixed‑term consultant medical oncologist with a specialty in GI cancers to work at the Sussex Cancer Centre, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, with sessions also at Eastbourne Hospital.

The role is part of a team of 31 consultant oncologists delivering oncology services to the Sussex population across five hospital sites. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team including clinical oncologists, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists, and cancer support workers, and will be on call at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on a >1:14 rota.

Detailed responsibilities

• Run regular outpatient clinics and attend multidisciplinary meetings.
• Prescribe and oversee SACT, plan radiotherapy, and contribute to service development.
• Provide clinical supervision of non‑medical staff and maintain clinical governance standards.
• Engage in ward reviews and on‑call duties.
• Contribute actively to teaching and supervision of medical students, junior staff and AHP nurses.
• Participate in audit projects and support junior team members.
• Attend mandatory training updates and undertake additional training as required.
• Develop learning plans, achieve professional standards, and participate in appraisal processes.

Experience & Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration with GMC or eligibility to register within six months of interview.
• If trained in the UK: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or within six months of receiving it.
• If trained outside the UK: evidence of equivalent qualifications confirmed by GMC.

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Evidence of training in a broad spectrum of clinical oncology tumour sites.
• Interest and training suitable for a CNS cancer clinical oncology post.

Knowledge & Planning

• Broad experience within and outside specialty.
• Experience working in multi‑professional teams.
• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and resource constraints.
• Evidence of managerial skills and achievements.

Teaching Skills

• Interest and commitment to teaching with recognised teaching qualification if available.

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

• Appropriate career progression to date.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Academic & Research

• Participation in audit, research experience, publications, prizes, and honours.

Other requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for eligible roles.
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

Contact information

Dr Sally Appleyard, Clinical Director – sally.appleyard@nhs.net – 01273 696955.

Address – 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW; St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ.