Job summaryConsultant Medical Oncologist Opportunity - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join the team. Opportunities are available across Breast and GI. The department encourages a 4-day on-site work model, with the option of 1 day remote working to enhance work-life balance.

Facilities & Research: On-site Chemotherapy Day Unit, set for relocation and upgrade in 2024.Radiotherapy Suite upgrade due for completion in 2025.Strong support for clinical trials and research, with dedicated job-planned time and research staff. Work Structure & SupportConsultants manage their own site-specific workload and participate in Acute Oncology Service (1 week in 15 rotation). Relocation support is available for suitable candidates.

If you are committed to high-quality, patient-centred care and seek an excellent work-life balance, consider Plymouth.upanwar@nhs.net? 01752 432337Main duties of the jobThis is a full-time position comprising of 10 programmed activities (PA's) based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust NHS Trust. You will be expected to participate in a minimum of 1 in 15 acute oncology service cover including weekend rounds and off site cover at night. On call duties are supported by an Oncology SpR. Appropriate dedicated specialist nursing and administrative and operational support will also be provided.

Two Inpatient ward rounds for your named patients Cancer site specific MDTs New Patient and Follow Up clinics. Supporting resident junior medical staff with training. AOS rounds (when undertaking on call weeks) Chemotherapy prescribing Peer reviewAbout usPatient facilitiesBrent Ward provides 28-specialist Oncology inpatient beds and is supported by resident junior doctors and a team of specialist nurses. The Chemotherapy Day Case Unit currently has 24 treatment chairs and 3 side rooms and is in Fal Ward. Plans are in place to move this unit to a new ward, closer to our outpatient and radiotherapy suite. The Oncology Research Department and a Macmillan Cancer Support Centre are also located within the Oncology Centre. The latter offering a complete package of supportive care including complementary therapies, counselling, and financial advice.

Our offices and outpatient clinics are collocated with our Radiotherapy and Radiation Physics Team in a dedicated part of the trust main building. Staff facilities There is a dedicated Staff Support Hub, which pulls together a range of resources and materials to help colleagues. This is designed to help find information quickly to support staff health and wellbeing. There are four areas within the Support Hub which each contain more detail and further links to advice and guidance on the different Psychological, Financial,Physical and Professional support available to all.

The successful candidate will be provided with dedicated office space, their own desk and allocated a medical secretary to support patient administration. DetailsDate posted06 July 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number216-G1-ONC8081617Job locationsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustDerriford Hospital, Derriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information about the role.
Education, qualifications & special training

EssentialMRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualificationFull GMC Registration with a licence to practiceEntry on GMC Specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.European Community RightsDesirableAppropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

EssentialAble to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriateAble to demonstrate keeps self-up to date with current research and best practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and own independent study and reflection. EssentialEvidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals.

Education, qualifications & special training

EssentialMRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualificationFull GMC Registration with a licence to practiceEntry on GMC Specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.European Community RightsDesirableAppropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

EssentialAble to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriateAble to demonstrate keeps self-up to date with current research and best practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and own independent study and reflection. EssentialEvidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals.

EssentialEvidence of management and leadership experienceDesirableEvidence of willingness to undertake management activitiesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustDerriford Hospital, Derriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustDerriford Hospital, Derriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHUnited KingdomEmployer's website