Consultant Clinical Oncologist for Urology and Lung
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustPreston, North West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based in Preston. The advertised salary is £113,565 to £150,569. Applications close on 22 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We a looking for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist (Urology + Lung) to join the department on a full-time permanent basis, based at Royal Preston Hospi...
The post is for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist for a vacancy which requires site specialist interest in Lung and urology.
In addition, the post holder will be expected:
To provide a comprehensive Oncology service together with consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site specialist 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 on call service.
To liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialities and within the Trusts.
To support the service during Consultant colleagues' leave.
To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.
To undertaketeaching, examination and accreditations duties as requires and 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 annual job planning review.
To undertake research
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria with its base at the Royal Preston Hospital at the Rosemere Cancer Centre.
We work together with our partners across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance. The Cancer Centre has grown considerably since we opened in 1997, and we are proud of our reputation for excellent patient centred care and collaborative working.
The centre saw a large expansion in 2012 co-locating chemotherapy and out-patient services alongside radiotherapy. A second chemotherapy unit was opened in 2017 at the Chorley site, continuing the investment into Oncology services in the organisation. In late 2021, our dedicated 24 bedded oncology Ribblesdale ward was fully refurbished.
Services are supported by our Macmillan Information Centre and by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation Charity.
Essential: - Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice; - MBBS or equivalent; - Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date; - Must be entered on the Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology on date of taking appointment (or entry within 6 months)
Desirable: - Higher research or educational degree
Essential: - Trained Clinical Supervisor; - Wide experience of Oncology practice- including relevant experience in Radiotherapy and chemotherapy
Desirable: - Trained Educational Supervisor; - Stereotactic radiotherapy experience
Essential: - Evidence of Clinical Leadership; - Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Desirable: - Formal management training
Essential: - Effective communication skills.; - Good organisation skills.; - Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.; - Committed to collating and responding to patient feedback in line with revalidation recommendations; - Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Preston
Essential: - Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications; - Thorough understanding of medical audit - Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
How this role compares
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