Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist – GI

Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist – GI

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Main area Cancer Services Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Initially for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension.) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (On-call Cat B 1%) Job ref 309-UCLH-8240

Site University College London Hospitals Town London Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum + London Weighting (on-call Cat B 1%) Salary period Yearly Closing 05/08/2026 23:59

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Job overview

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking to appoint a Consultant Medical Oncologist in Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers to join our internationally recognised GI Oncology Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a world-leading multidisciplinary team providing specialist care for patients with oesophago-gastric, hepatobiliary, colorectal and carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) cancers.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team of medical and clinical oncologists, surgeons, specialist nurses, researchers and allied health professionals, delivering high-quality systemic anti-cancer therapy and contributing to specialist MDTs across a large regional referral network. UCLH hosts specialist OG and CUP services for London Cancer and is a major centre for colorectal and hepatobiliary oncology.

The post offers exceptional opportunities for clinical leadership, service development, teaching and research, with access to a wide portfolio of national and international clinical trials and strong academic links with UCL, the UCL Cancer Institute, the Francis Crick Institute and the Proton Beam Therapy Centre. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative clinician committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care and advancing the future of GI cancer treatment through research and collaboration.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will join the Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Service at UCLH and will play a key role in the delivery and development of specialist GI cancer services. The successful candidate will:

• Provide expert medical oncology care for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including oesophago-gastric, hepatobiliary, colorectal and carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) malignancies.
• Deliver systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in accordance with national and local guidelines, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Lead and participate in specialist multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, contributing to treatment planning and coordinated cancer care across the London Cancer network.
• Conduct outpatient clinics and provide advice on the management of complex GI oncology patients.
• Work collaboratively with surgical, clinical oncology, radiology, pathology, palliative care and specialist nursing colleagues to deliver integrated care.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of specialist regional services, including oesophago-gastric, hepatobiliary, colorectal and CUP cancer pathways.
• Actively participate in clinical research and support recruitment into commercial and non-commercial clinical trials.
• Develop academic interests and contribute to translational and clinical research programmes in collaboration with UCL Cancer Institute, the Francis Crick Institute and other academic partners.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education, including the teaching and supervision of medical students, resident doctors, fellows and allied healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Support the strategic development of the GI Oncology Service and contribute to maintaining UCLH's position as a leading national and international centre for cancer care, research and innovation.
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota and undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Medical degree and completed General Professional Training, or equivalent
• Higher academic degree e.g. MD or PhD (or in final stages of preparation), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent)
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 12 months of obtaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or equivalent, in an appropriate specialty at time of interview – exact start date will be discussed with the candidate at interview
• Non-UK trained doctors must provide evidence at interview that they are eligible for full GMC registration and entry on the Specialist Register in Medical Oncology
• Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary Management

Experience

• Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Wide experience in managing treatment and follow-up of patients with cancer
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability and commitment to carry out original research, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
• The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues
• Leadership skills and the ability to take forward service developments
• Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
• GCP certification for clinical trial work
• Proven ability to attract grant funding to support research
• Proven ability to translate research activities into a clinical and organisational context

Communication

• Good communication skills with various staff groups and patients both verbal and written

Personal and People Development

• Commitment to teaching and education

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act2010 and the Public SectorEquality

Specific Requirements

• The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
• Member of Medical Defence organisation

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here

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Name Pratiksha Patel Job title Deputy Divisional Manager - Oncology Email address pratiksha.patel9@nhs.net Additional information

You may also contact: Dr Rowan Miller, Consultant Medical Oncologist – Clinical Lead for Oncology and Dr Kai-Keen Shiu, kaikeen.shiu@nhs.net