Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Consultant Clinical Oncology
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Consultant Clinical Oncology
Consultant in Clinical Oncology – Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies
North Wales – Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
About the Role
Are you a Consultant in Clinical Oncology with a special interest in thoracic and upper gastrointestinal malignancies? We’re seeking a passionate and flexible candidate to join us in delivering high-quality cancer care across North Wales.
The role will include:
- Subspecialty care in thoracic and upper gastrointestinal oncology—duty rotas will reflect this scope.
- Active participation in multidisciplinary cancer teams across North Wales.
- Collaboration with colleagues to ensure seamless patient transitions and holistic care.
- Opportunities for research, teaching, and clinical education, in partnership with Bangor and Wrexham Universities.
- A commitment to modernising and evolving cancer services alongside colleagues as new roles are established.
A teaching and mentorship mindset is considered an advantage. The role requires flexibility as the service scales and develops in response to regional medical needs.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Service Provision
- Lead and deliver specialist oncological services for the North Wales population, with an emphasis on thoracic, upper gastrointestinal, and common cancers.
- Work integratedly within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure evidence-based, patient-centred treatment.
- Establish seamless coordination between oncology, haematology, and palliative care services—including inpatient cover responsibilities.
- Contribute to site-specific oncology research and trial participation, engaging with national and international clinical studies.
Education, Research, and Quality Improvement
- Develop and keep up-to-date with specialist knowledge in thoracic and upper gastrointestinal malignancies.
- Actively participate in Continual Medical Education (CME) and ensure medical staff compliance with training requirements.
- Lead clinical audits and themes important to the local service.
- Cultivate a collaborative teaching culture, mentoring junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
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Collaboration & Service Development
- Cooperate with GP practices, specialist physicians, and perioperative teams to optimise the patient’s journey.
- Ensure clinical excellence and effective process improvement in alignment with high standards of evidence-based medicine.
- Flexible engagement with service enhancements, particularly in areas of state-of-the-art technology, emerging therapies, and integrated care pathways.
About Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health provider in Wales, serving over 800,000 people across North Wales. With a budget of £2.4+ billion and 20,000+ employees, we deliver:
- Acute and specialist hospital care (3 main general hospitals and a network of community facilities).
- Widespread primary and community health services, including mental health support and wider third-sector partnerships.
BCUHB is led by a values-driven, patient-focused ethos, working with schools, local government, and organisations to achieve outstanding, compassionate care.
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Qualifications & Competence
✅ Essential:
- GMC Specialist Registration (or within 6 months of achieving Completion of Training/CCT by interview date).
- MB ChB or equivalent primary medical qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent membership.
✦ Desirable:
- Higher Degree (e.g., MSc, MD, PhD).
- Research experience, including publication history .
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Experience
✅ Essential:
- Training experience as a Specialty Registrar/Seniior Registrar (SpR/SR) in Oncology.
- Equivalent training recognised by the Royal College of Physicians or GMC.
✦ Desirable:
- Clinical audit and quality improvement experience.
- Leadership experience within teaching, governance, or service planning contexts.
- Clinical governance involvement (e.g., incident reporting, risk management).
Soft Skills & Attributes
✅ Essential:
- Strong interpersonal skills—able to gain patient/relative trust within multidisciplinary environments.
- Resilience under pressure, adaptability to change.
- Emphasis on ethical medical practice aligned with BCUHB’s core values.
- Commitment to CME and personal development.
✦ Desirable:
- Late-stage Welsh language competencies (formal interview questions may be Welsh language-based).
- Excellent IT skills for patient care, documentation, and research.
- Experience leading MDT discussions, diversely staffed teams, and other allied health professionals.
Competitive Benefits
- Join a forward-thinking Health Board leading in cancer care transformation.
- Agreed commitment to research alongside clinical practice—support from academic institutes (Bangor and Wrexham Universities).
- Flexible career opportunities to participate in modernising and scaling oncology services.
- Meaningful professional development, training, and above-NHS salary benchmarks.
Interested?
- Informal conversations are encouraged before applying.
- View the full Job Description & Person Specification for detailed criteria.
- Apply to help shape the future of oncology care in North Wales.
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