Consultant Medical Oncologist in Breast

Consultant Medical Oncologist in Breast

The closing date is 23 August 2026. This job description is awaiting RCP approval and is being advertised retrospectively.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant in Medical Oncology with a Breast subspecialty to join our dynamic and forward‑thinking team at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, based primarily at Northwick Park Hospital. This is a substantive, full‑time post with 10 Programmed Activities (PAs); however, PAs are negotiable and can be discussed at the time of interview.

The successful candidate will provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care across a range of oncology services, with a primary focus on breast cancer. They will also have the opportunity to develop a special interest within the breast tumour site and contribute to service development in line with Trust priorities.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Breast Oncology & General Medical Oncology Duties

• Provide specialist care for patients with breast cancer, including assessment, treatment planning and ongoing management.
• Support the Acute Oncology Service (AOS), ensuring timely, high‑quality care for patients admitted with cancer‑related complications.
• Collaborate effectively with CNS teams, chemotherapy nursing staff, and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver coordinated care across all sites.
• Review systemic anti‑cancer therapy (SACT) prescriptions, assess patients for treatment, and contribute to clinical trials activity.
• Provide on‑site clinical support to the Chemotherapy Suite and Clinical Trials Unit when required.

2. Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Participation

• Actively participate in the weekly Breast MDT and other relevant tumour‑site meetings.
• Work closely with surgical, radiology, pathology, and allied health colleagues to deliver seamless, evidence‑based cancer pathways.

3. Medical Staff Supervision & Education

• Support the training, supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff, Trust doctors and non‑consultant grades.
• Participate in recruitment processes for junior staff, as delegated.
• Promote a high‑quality learning environment and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Registration and Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• On the GMC Specialist Register for Medical Oncology or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview.
• MRCP (or equivalent).
  MD, PhD, or equivalent higher degree (desirable).

Knowledge and Expertise

• Broad‑based training in Medical Oncology.
• Broad‑based general professional training in general medicine.
• IT skills and computer literacy.

Teaching Experience

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff.

Experience

• NHS experience within the last 3 years (desirable).
• Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research (desirable).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Northwick Park Hospital
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom

Employer’s Website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk