Consultant in Medical Oncology Breast and Melanoma/other tumour type

Job title:

Consultant in Medical Oncology Breast and Melanoma/other tumour type

Company

NHS

Job description

We are seeking a new Consultant colleague to join the Oncology team based at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust specialising in Breast Cancer, with melanoma, or an additional tumour type depending on candidates site-specific interests, such as Upper GI, Colorectal, Urology, or indeed an all Breast cancer position.Portsmouth Oncology Centre provides oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with Breast Malignancy at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, St Richards Hospital, Chichester and St Marys Hospital Isle of Wight. Each site runs a separate Breast MDT, but common protocols and combined Breast Oncological Educational meetings exist, with all the Breast Oncologists working well as a team. Clinics run at each hospital site with chemotherapy treatment day units at each hospital. All radiotherapy is delivered at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. There are four Clinical Oncologists supporting the Breast service, and a Consultant Radiographer, with a Consultant Radiographer in training. Portsmouth was one of the first UK centres to implement IMC radiotherapy, offering this technique routinely to suitable patients. Nurse and pharmacy prescribers support the chemotherapy service, in early and metastatic disease, with a programme to continue to develop these and other supportive roles. Portsmouth is a Breast Screening Centre and has specialist oncoplastic and reconstructive services.Main duties of the jobThe Breast component of the post is to support the service for St Richards Hospital, Chichester, so for the West Sussex population, with the other tumour type being based at Portsmouth.The melanoma service also supports patients being diagnosed with skin cancer in Portsmouth, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight, but with most of the treatments delivered at Queen Alexandra Hospital, with support of homecare services for immunotherapy. The MDT is based in the dermatology Unit at St Marys Hospital, Portsmouth where there is a dedicated Unit with excellent dermatological services, including Mohs surgery for non-melanoma skin cancers. The service is supported by CNS, with plans for non-medical prescribers in the service. MDT is held on Teams.Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Director caroline.archer@porthosp.nhs.uk, or Dr Freddie Bartlett, Head of Radiotherapy frederick.bartlett@porthosp.nhs.uk, or phone 02392 286000 ext. 4790 for an informal discussion and /or arrange a visit to the department.Interview Date: To be confirmedAbout usHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.DetailsDate posted27 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberREF1482YJob locationsQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3LYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesGrade: Consultant in Medical Oncology with a specialist interest in Breast and Melanoma/other tumour typeDepartment: OncologyReports to: Clinical Director in Haematology and OncologyPLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesGrade: Consultant in Medical Oncology with a specialist interest in Breast and Melanoma/other tumour typeDepartment: OncologyReports to: Clinical Director in Haematology and OncologyPLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice.
• Entry on the GMC Medical Oncology Specialist Register, CCT (or within 6 months at interview), or CESR/portfolio programme or GMC recognised equivalent training.

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent, BSc, MD or PhD

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside speciality, Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship

Additional criteriaEssential

• Evidence of effective team-working

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership/management experience within or outside of medicine, Formal management training/qualification, Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice.
• Entry on the GMC Medical Oncology Specialist Register, CCT (or within 6 months at interview), or CESR/portfolio programme or GMC recognised equivalent training.

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent, BSc, MD or PhD

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside speciality, Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship

Additional criteriaEssential

• Evidence of effective team-working

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership/management experience within or outside of medicine, Formal management training/qualification, Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Portsmouth

Job date

Thu, 29 May 2025 06:45:00 GMT

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