[28/9/2025] Fixed Term

Overview

Fixed Term (12 months) Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Breast. Based at the Sussex Cancer Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with sessions across University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 30 September 2025.

The post is an appointment that may be offered as a fixed-term arrangement if the permanent post cannot be filled (initially 6 months with a view to a further 6 months). The Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service covers five hospital locations across Sussex and provides clinical and medical oncology care to the population of Sussex.

The appointee will work alongside a multi-professional team, including clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists and cancer support workers, and will participate in on-call duties at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on a >1:9 rota (currently 1:17).

Main duties of the job

The appointee will join a team of approximately 30 Clinical/Medical Consultant Oncologists delivering a comprehensive oncology service for patients across Sussex (Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Hastings). Key duties include regular outpatient clinics, MDM attendance, SACT prescribing and oversight, radiotherapy planning, supervision of non-medical staff, clinical governance, service developments, ward reviews and on-call duties. The appointee is also expected to contribute to education for trainees at all grades and to teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff and allied health professionals. Applicants are encouraged to participate in Audit and to support junior team members in their Audit projects.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we aim to help you feel included so we can put the patient first. We have an Outstanding for Caring CQC rating, staff networks, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We provide a Wellbeing Programme for staff and are a university trust with a focus on learning, teaching and training to support career development.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

See job description and person specification for full details. Learning and Development: Attend mandatory training updates as required; undertake training in line with post development and in agreement with the line manager as part of the personal development process. Participate in job planning and a divisional job planning review; achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within timescales. Identify learning needs and plan training with your line manager. Participate in the Trust's appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care and any service changes.

General information for applicants We undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. Offers are in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those who meet the visa criteria. For further information please visit gov.uk and search for Skilled Worker. Please apply as early as you can; adverts may close early if there is exceptional interest. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information For help with the application process, contact Dr Anna Olsson-Brown, Medical Oncologist and Clinical Director: a.olsson-brown@nhs.net

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT (equivalence confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).

Clinical Skills & Experience

- Evidence of training in a broad spectrum of clinical oncology tumour sites
- Interest and training suitable for a CNS cancer clinical oncology post

Knowledge

- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
- Evidence of managerial skills: achievements and courses attended

Teaching Skills

- Evidence of interest and commitment to teaching
- Recognised teaching qualification

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Evidence of good communication skills, both oral and written

Academic & Research

- Evidence of participation in audit
- Research experience, publications, prizes and honours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.
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