Consultant in Medical Oncology - Breast Cancer

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  • Hampstead, North West London
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
Substantive Consultant Medical Oncologist (Breast)Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust(Royal Free and Chase Farm Health Units)10 Programmed Activity contractThe post-holder will work alongside medical and clinical oncology colleagues at the Royal Free, Chase Farm and Barnet heath units and will be essential for service provision as well as the development of the oral SACT clinics. The successful candidate should have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team; have a wide experience in Medical Oncology but in particular in breast management. If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free London, we encourage you to apply. To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website at: www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs.We welcome applications from candidates wanting to work less than full time. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with colleagues and the successful applicant. Please contact Dr Neha Chopra, Clinical Service Lead for Oncology at Royal Free Hospital on email neha.chopra@nhs.net.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will join the oncology team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) as a 10PA Permanent consultant in breast cancer.1. To further develop and support the breast medical oncology services at the Royal Free, Chase Farm and Barnet health units. 2. To lead the development of oral SACT clinics across RFL health units 3. To lead clinical trials in breast cancer. 4. To attend the weekly tumour specific breast MDTs. 5. To take responsibility for the designated clinical workload including all relevant MDMs, out-patient clinics, and review and responsibility for in-patients. 6. To participate in the consultant on-call rota for oncology at Royal Free health unit (1 in 18). 7. To provide postgraduate teaching for junior staff. 8.To provide clinical supervision for specialist registrars. 9.To participate in undergraduate medical student teaching.10. To comply with all the clinical governance processes and procedures of the Trust11. Compliance with Patients' Charter and Purchasers' requirements.12. To be departmental audit lead and participate in medical audit as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines.13. To maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines. 14. To participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/Royal Free to be your bestDetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus London WeightingContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number391-RFL-7447269Job locationsRoyal Free HospitalPond Street Hampstead HeathLondonNW3 2QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTimetableDaySiteTimeActivityPAsTypeMondayRFH09:00-14:00RFH Clinic1.25DCC14:00-15:00Clinic admin0.25DCC15:00-17:00Metastatic MDT0.5DCCTuesdayCFH09:00-13:00CF clinic1DCC13:00-17:00CF clinic1DCCWednesdayRFH08:00-11:00EBC MDT0.75DCC11:00-13:00Clinic admin0.5DCC13:00-17:00SPA: Audit lead1SPAThursdayBGH08:30-12.30SPA1SPA13:00-17:00BGH Clinic1DCC17:00-18:00Clinic admin0.25DCCFridayRFH09:00-11:00SFU MDT0.5DCC11:00-14:00SFU Clinic0.75DCCDCC7.75SPA2InPatient0.3610.11The on-call commitment of this role will be 1 in 18 (category B rota) oncology rota for oncological inpatient management / attending systemSPA activity will include:Oral SACT lead Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTimetableDaySiteTimeActivityPAsTypeMondayRFH09:00-14:00RFH Clinic1.25DCC14:00-15:00Clinic admin0.25DCC15:00-17:00Metastatic MDT0.5DCCTuesdayCFH09:00-13:00CF clinic1DCC13:00-17:00CF clinic1DCCWednesdayRFH08:00-11:00EBC MDT0.75DCC11:00-13:00Clinic admin0.5DCC13:00-17:00SPA: Audit lead1SPAThursdayBGH08:30-12.30SPA1SPA13:00-17:00BGH Clinic1DCC17:00-18:00Clinic admin0.25DCCFridayRFH09:00-11:00SFU MDT0.5DCC11:00-14:00SFU Clinic0.75DCCDCC7.75SPA2InPatient0.3610.11The on-call commitment of this role will be 1 in 18 (category B rota) oncology rota for oncological inpatient management / attending systemSPA activity will include:Oral SACT leadPerson SpecificationEducationEssential
  • MRCP or equivalent medical degree
  • Full GMC Registration
  • CCST or CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology and on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
  • Post Graduate degree
Relevant ExperienceEssential
  • oAbility to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
Skills and aptitudesEssential
  • Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to continuous professional development
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
  • Ability to work in a pressurised environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
  • Understanding of research methodology and willingness to contribute to local projects
  • Potential to develop leadership skills
Desirable
  • Evidence of research activity and publications
OthersEssential
  • Evidence of participation in audit
  • Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Specialist knowledge of dealing with relevant tumour sites
  • Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure
Person SpecificationEducationEssential
  • MRCP or equivalent medical degree
  • Full GMC Registration
  • CCST or CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology and on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
  • Post Graduate degree
Relevant ExperienceEssential
  • oAbility to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
Skills and aptitudesEssential
  • Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to continuous professional development
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
  • Ability to work in a pressurised environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
  • Understanding of research methodology and willingness to contribute to local projects
  • Potential to develop leadership skills
Desirable
  • Evidence of research activity and publications
OthersEssential
  • Evidence of participation in audit
  • Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Specialist knowledge of dealing with relevant tumour sites
  • Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure

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