University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Consultant Medical Oncologist - Gynaecological Cancer & Acute Oncology
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Gynaecological Cancers and Acute Oncology
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.
Main duties of the job
This appointment is for a Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Gynaecological cancers and Acute Oncology. This is split with 1 day spent at Salisbury District Hospital and 2 days at University Hospital Southampton.
This post will consist of 6.25 PAs per week.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
- We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.
- UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.
You Will Join The Medical Oncology Consultant Team, Specifically:
- To provide specialist Medical Oncology input with expertise in Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for these groups of patients.
- To treat patients with Gynaecological cancers at UHS and SDH.
- To provide oncology input to the UHS/SDH Gynae MDTs.
- To provide Consultant review post take in Acute Oncology.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
- Proposed interview date: 7th October 2026
- This vacancy closes on or before 24th September 2026.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
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Desirable criteria:
- CCT in Medical Oncology (or within 6 months of CCT date) or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register.
- Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification.
- Experience in Oncology research.
- Experience of working within the NHS.
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential criteria:
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff.
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly.
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Desirable criteria:
- Track record or research including presentation and/or publications.
Living the Trust Values
Essential criteria:
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First.
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Working Together.
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving.
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