Job summaryWe a looking for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist (Urology + Lung) to join the department on a full-time permanent basis, based at Royal Preston Hospital and Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
This post attracts 10 Programmed Activities, and an on-call supplement.
Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full time, part time and those who wish to work flexibly with some elements being able to be worked from home.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are the lead provider for adult radiotherapy services and provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria (population 1.8 million) which includes 4 Trusts in total;o Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusto University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trusto East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trusto Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustMain duties of the jobThe post is for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist for a vacancy which requires site specialist interest in Lung and urology.
In addition, the post holder will be expected: To provide a comprehensive Oncology service together with consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site specialist 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 on call service.
To liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialities and within the Trusts.
To support the service during Consultant colleagues' leave.
To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff. To undertaketeaching, examination and accreditations duties as requires and 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 annual job planning review.
To undertake researchAbout usLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria with its base at the Royal Preston Hospital at the Rosemere Cancer Centre.
We work together with our partners across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance. The Cancer Centre has grown considerably since we opened in 1997, and we are proud of our reputation for excellent patient centred care and collaborative working.
The centre saw a large expansion in 2012 co-locating chemotherapy and out-patient services alongside radiotherapy. A second chemotherapy unit was opened in 2017 at the Chorley site, continuing the investment into Oncology services in the organisation. In late 2021, our dedicated 24 bedded oncology Ribblesdale ward was fully refurbished.
Services are supported by our Macmillan Information Centre and by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation Charity.
DetailsDate posted08 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number438-CA867Job locationsRoyal Preston HospitalSharoe Green LanePrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The TeamPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC Registration and Licence to PracticeMBBS or equivalentHolds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview dateMust be entered on the Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology on date of taking appointment (or entry within 6 months)DesirableHigher research or educational degree
Experience and Skills
EssentialTrained Clinical SupervisorWide experience of Oncology practice- including relevant experience in Radiotherapy and chemotherapyDesirableTrained Educational SupervisorStereotactic radiotherapy experience
Management
EssentialEvidence of Clinical LeadershipEvidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service developmentDesirableFormal management training
Personal
EssentialEffective communication skills. Good organisation skills. Works well within a multidisciplinary environment. Committed to collating and responding to patient feedback in line with revalidation recommendationsResident within 30 minutes travel time to Preston
Research and Development
EssentialEvidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publicationsThorough understanding of medical audit - Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC Registration and Licence to PracticeMBBS or equivalentHolds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview dateMust be entered on the Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology on date of taking appointment (or entry within 6 months)DesirableHigher research or educational degree
Experience and Skills
EssentialTrained Clinical SupervisorWide experience of Oncology practice- including relevant experience in Radiotherapy and chemotherapyDesirableTrained Educational SupervisorStereotactic radiotherapy experience
Management
EssentialEvidence of Clinical LeadershipEvidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service developmentDesirableFormal management training
Personal
EssentialEffective communication skills. Good organisation skills. Works well within a multidisciplinary environment. Committed to collating and responding to patient feedback in line with revalidation recommendationsResident within 30 minutes travel time to Preston
Research and Development
EssentialEvidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publicationsThorough understanding of medical audit - Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
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).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Preston HospitalSharoe Green LanePrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Preston HospitalSharoe Green LanePrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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