Locum Consultant Oncologist – Urology and Colorectal

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Job summary

A full-time Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist is required for a Maternity Leave cover Fixed Term post at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.

This post is expected to start in May 2026.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a comprehensive Oncology Service together with consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site-specialised 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 service and provide acute oncology service.
  • To liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialties and within the Trust.
  • To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.
  • To undertake teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and to 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 an annual job planning review.
  • To undertake research. The Trust has a thriving Clinical trials department with active encouragement in clinical trial participation.
  • To undertake work on both hospital sites, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford.
  • To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
  • To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
  • FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent qualification for Medical Oncology
  • MRCP or equivalent

Entry Criteria

Essential

  • Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Extensive training and broad experience in Clinical Oncology
  • Expertise in site specialty field where specified
  • Previous experience in the management of one or more of the following sites: Urology, Colorectal, Acute Oncology
  • Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Evidence of achievement of competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice

Desirable

  • Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

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).

Closing Date: 18 August 2026

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