Consultant Clinical Oncologist Lower GI & Clinical Trials

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Consultant Clinical Oncologist Lower GI & Clinical Trials
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 8 sessions per week Job ref 279-RSCHCONONCLGI-583

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Brighton Town Brighton Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/01/2026 23:59

Job overview

This post is for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Lower GI and clinical trials, based in Brighton but with cross site working in Eastbourne (ESHT), as part of UHSussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The workload predominantly relates to outpatient clinical activity, with regular commitments to caring for general oncology inpatients and review of patients in the same day emergency care unit as well as taking part in an out of hours oncology on call rota.

In addition, the post will require clinical leadership, MDT attendance and active participation, medical student and registrar teaching, and there will be clinical research opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

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• SACT & Radiotherapy prescribing
  
• Clinical trials leadership and delivery
  
• Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care
  
• Clinical Governance meetings
  
• Ward reviews when appropriate
  

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We are hoping to interview for this post in February 26.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person specification
Experience / Qualifications

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• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  
• CCT in oncology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
  

Clinical Skills and Experience

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• Evidence of training in broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites
  
• Interest and training suitable for a LGI cancer oncology post
  

Knowledge

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• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
  

Organisation and Planning

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• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  
• Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
  
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
  

Teaching Skills

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• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
  
• Recognised teaching qualification
  

Academic and Research

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• Evidence of participation in audit experience planning, and delivering clinical research including liaison with national groups, third sector and commercial funders
  
• Prizes and honours
  
• Appropriate progression of career to date
  

Personal Attributes

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• Evidence of Good communication skills both oral and written
  

Important information for applicants

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Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact

Name: Sally Appleyard
Job title: Clinical Oncologist and Oncology Lead
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