Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Upper GI/Colorectal

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  • Shrewsbury, Shropshire
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join a friendly and dynamic team at the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, part of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The Department of Oncology consists of a team of seven Consultant Oncologists (seven clinical, one medical) providing care to the population of Shropshire and Mid-Wales.This post is a replacement appointment which attracts 10 Programmed Activities and an on-call supplement. Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full-time, part time or job.Contribution to on call is Core to the role.Main duties of the jobClinical
  • To provide a comprehensive Oncology Service together with consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site-specialised cancer services. To collaborate with colleagues within the Department to develop Oncology Services.
  • To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site specific teams.
  • To participate in the out of hours service and provide acute oncology service.
  • To liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialties and within the Trust.
  • To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.
  • To undertake teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and to contribute to postgraduate and continuing education both locally and nationally.
  • To undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertake an annual job planning review.
  • To undertake research. The Trust has a thriving Clinical trials department with active encouragement in clinical trial participation.
  • To undertake work on both hospital sites, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford.
  • To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
  • To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
  • To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
About usThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.DetailsDate posted18 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number223-MC2175-GJob locationsThe Royal Shrewsbury HospitalMytton Oak RoadShrewsburySY3 8XQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesA formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as:7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work.2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research.Out of Hours Activity - On call is non-resident, 1:9, 3% supplement.The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan. The job plan conforms to the current recommendations of the Royal College of Radiologists.Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesA formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as:7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work.2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research.Out of Hours Activity - On call is non-resident, 1:9, 3% supplement.The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan. The job plan conforms to the current recommendations of the Royal College of Radiologists.Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent qualification for Medical Oncology
  • Higher research degree in a cancer related subject
  • Evidence of postgraduate study in the specialty/ with an appropriate postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc)
Entry CriteriaEssential
  • Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: -Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) -Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
  • Previous experience in the management of one or more of the following sites: Upper GI, Urology, Colorectal, Acute Oncology.
  • Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Evidence of achievement of competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
  • Meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework -detailed below.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent qualification for Medical Oncology
  • Higher research degree in a cancer related subject
  • Evidence of postgraduate study in the specialty/ with an appropriate postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc)
Entry CriteriaEssential
  • Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: -Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) -Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
  • Previous experience in the management of one or more of the following sites: Upper GI, Urology, Colorectal, Acute Oncology.
  • Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Evidence of achievement of competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
  • Meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework -detailed below.

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