• Job Description

  Req#: C9279-25-1107?language=en&page=1057&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Applications are invited for the above post of Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Skin, Renal & Immunotherapy, based in Brighton but with cross site working in Haywards Heath (PRH hospital) as part of UHSussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The "Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service" is a team of oncologists who are employed through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust working across the county providing clinical and medical oncology care to the population of Sussex. This includes provision of non-surgical cancer treatments across 5 hospital locations - Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing, Hastings, Eastbourne, and acute service support in Chichester. The new appointee will work alongside colleagues in the GI & CUP sites reference groups which comprises of a mutliprofessional team including clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists and cancer support workers. The appointee will have an On Call Commitment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on a >1:9 rota (currently 1 in 20).

  Main duties of the job

  The appointee will join the team of 30 Clinical/medical consultant oncologists who work across Sussex (Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Hastings) in delivering a comprehensive oncology service for patients from across the Trust. Key duties will include regular outpatient clinics, MDM attendance, SACT prescribing and oversight, clinical supervision of non-medical staff, clinical governance, service developments, ward reviews and on call. It is also anticipated that the successful applicant will take an active role in education for trainees at all grades.

  The appointee will contribute to teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff and AHP/nurses. Applicants are encouraged to take part in Research and Audit and support junior team members in their Audit projects.

  About us

  At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

  We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

  As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

  We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

  Details

  Date posted

  13 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  279-RSCHCONONC-488

  Job locations

  Royal Sussex County Hospital

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  See job description and person specification for full details Learning and Development Attend mandatory training updates as required. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process. Actively participate in job planning and attend a divisional job planning review Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service. General information for applicants As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified. 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 for this post contact Dr Anna Olsson-Brown, Medical Oncologist and Clinical Director: a.olsson-brown@nhs.net

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  See job description and person specification for full details Learning and Development Attend mandatory training updates as required. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process. Actively participate in job planning and attend a divisional job planning review Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service. General information for applicants As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified. 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 for this post contact Dr Anna Olsson-Brown, Medical Oncologist and Clinical Director: a.olsson-brown@nhs.net

  Person Specification

  Experience & Qualifications

  Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oMB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o 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. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

  Desirable

  • Higher degree

  Clinical Skills & Experience

  Essential

  • oEvidence of training in broad spectrum of clinical oncology tumour sites
  • oInterest and training suitable for a CNS cancer Clinical oncology post

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

  Organisation Planning

  Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

  Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

  Teaching Skills

  Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

  Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

  Career Progression & Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date
  • oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

  Academic & Research

  Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

  Desirable

  • Research Experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and Honours

  Person Specification

  Experience & Qualifications

  Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oMB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o 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. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

  Desirable

  • Higher degree

  Clinical Skills & Experience

  Essential

  • oEvidence of training in broad spectrum of clinical oncology tumour sites
  • oInterest and training suitable for a CNS cancer Clinical oncology post

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

  Organisation Planning

  Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

  Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

  Teaching Skills

  Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

  Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

  Career Progression & Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date
  • oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

  Academic & Research

  Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

  Desirable

  • 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 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 Sponsorship

  Applications 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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This 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 Sponsorship

  Applications 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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Sussex County Hospital

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Sussex County Hospital

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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