About this role
Job summary
This post is for a Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Lower & Upper GI based in Brighton but with cross site working in Eastbourne (ESHT), as part of UHSussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The workload predominantly relates to outpatient clinical activity, with regular commitments to caring for general oncology inpatients and review of patients in the same day emergency care unit as well as taking part in an out of hours oncology on call rota.
In addition, the post will require clinical leadership, MDT attendance and active participation, medical student and registrar teaching, and there will be clinical research opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
Outpatient Clinics
MDM attendance
SACT prescribing
Clinical trials leadership and delivery
Team leadership and clinical management
Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care
Clinical Governance meetings
Ward reviews when appropriate
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We are hoping to interview for this post in May 2026
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications Essential
oBasic medical degree oMB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in oncology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
oHigher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience Essential
oEvidence of training in broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites oInterest and training suitable for a LGI cancer oncology post
Knowledge Desirable
oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and 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
Academic and Research Essential
oEvidence of participation in audit Experience of planning, and delivering clinical research including liaison with national groups, third sector and commercial funders
Desirable
oResearch experience oPublications oPrizes and honours
Career Progression Essential
oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes Essential
oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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 Brighton and Eastbourne
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)