Locum Consultant Oncologist Upper and Lower GI Cancers in Cheltenham

Locum Consultant Oncologist Upper and Lower GI Cancers

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The closing date is 24 November 2026

Our Oncology team is delighted to welcome a passionate and collaborative colleague who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding, patient-centred cancer care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service that provides comprehensive oncology care to the communities of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. As we embark on an ambitious expansion of our regional Cancer Centre in Cheltenham, including the development of the new Gloucestershire Cancer Centre, there has never been a more inspiring time to join our team.

Working 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), Consultants typically see 150-200 new patients annually (around four new patients per week). You'll work closely with our established upper and lower GI teams, with excellent opportunities to participate in clinical research and service development.

While the role is advertised as a 10 PA post, we are very happy to discuss flexible or less-than-full-time working arrangements. We also welcome applicants with specific clinical or research interests, and we encourage informal conversations to explore how this position can best support your career ambitions. Join us in shaping the future of oncology care in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire and help us make a real difference for our patients and community.

Main duties of the job

Our Oncology Department is a thriving, well-established service comprising 16 Clinical Oncologists and 6 Medical Oncologists, supported by 3 Consultant Radiographers and 1 Consultant Nurse. The team is further strengthened by 13 WTE Specialist Registrars in Clinical and Medical Oncology, 5 Specialty Doctors, 12 Resident Doctors, and 3 Clinical Fellows.

We are proud of our dedicated team of nurse practitioners, who provide comprehensive acute care for our patients, including inpatient services, a 24-hour Acute Haematology Oncology Unit, an Acute Oncology Service, and assessment for patients receiving SACT.

This Oncology post will provide specialist expertise in upper and lower GI cancers across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, contributing to the delivery of exceptional, patient-focused care. The successful applicant will:

• Continue to strengthen established links with site-specialised teams through regular multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Play an active role in developing and enhancing our multidisciplinary services
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across Oncology, Palliative Care, Medical and Surgical specialties, and Primary Care
• Support access to clinical trials, ensuring as many patients as possible can benefit from research opportunities

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals provides acute hospital services from Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital, with maternity services based at Stroud Maternity. As the largest employer in Gloucestershire, our 9,000-strong workforce, representing over 95 nationalities, delivers outstanding, patient-centred emergency, elective and specialist care across a broad range of clinical areas. We take pride in placing people at the heart of everything we do, working together as one team driven by shared ambition for continuous improvement.

The Gloucestershire Cancer Centre, based in Cheltenham, serves as a regional Cancer Centre for Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and South Worcestershire, as well as parts of Shropshire and Powys. The Centre registers over 5,000 new patients each year and is expanding to create a new, purpose-built facility with the transformation of our existing estate. This modern, welcoming space will ensure we remain at the forefront of oncology care for years to come.

Gloucestershire was named the best place to live in the UK by The Sunday Times in 2021. It offers Cotswold countryside, the historic Cathedral in Gloucester and the Regency spa town of Cheltenham, renowned for its annual Cultural festivals. With outstanding schools and excellent transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, London and Wales, Gloucestershire offers an exceptional quality of life.

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please take a look at the full job description and see the attachment to meet our team.

Essential Qualifications and Training:

Full General Medical Council registration

Entry on the Specialist Register as a Clinical or Medical Oncologist or eligibility for entry within 6 months of interview

CCT or CESR-Combined Programme: proposed CCT/CESR-CP date within 6 months of interview

Desirable Qualifications and Training:

Research degree (MD/PhD)

Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise

Additional Education Qualification

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS

Essential Clinical Experience:

Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Training of resident doctors

Active involvement in clinical trials

Essential Personal Attributes:

Friendly and enthusiastic colleague, with drive, initiative and conscientiousness

Effective team working skills

Caring and empathetic with a desire to put the patient at the centre of their care

Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions

Non-judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status

Flexible and resilient

Committed to lifelong learning

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full General Medical Council registration
• Research degree (MD/PhD)
• Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise
• Additional Education Qualification

Knowledge

• Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
• Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS

Experience

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Training of resident doctors
• Active involvement in clinical trials

Personal Attributes

• Friendly and enthusiastic colleague, with drive, initiative and conscientiousness
• Effective team working skills
• Caring and empathetic with a desire to put the patient at the centre of their care
• Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
• Non-judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
• Flexible and resilient
• Committed to lifelong learning

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.

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