About this role
Job summary
This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist, with special interests in thyroid and urological cancer. This post will be available from January 2027 for a period of 12 months.
This post will deliver 8.5 PAs supporting the non-surgical oncology thyroid and urological cancer services team (Dr Mark Teo, Dr Ann Henry) and 1.5 PAs supporting the SPA team (Dr Mike Flatley, Dr Zsuzsie Iyizoba). The post-holder will provide mutual cross-cover colleagues where necessary. There will be opportunities to contribute to the Leeds Thyroid MDT and Bradford Urology MDT.
The post will be based at St James's Hospital.
The successful applicant should hold accreditation in an MBBS, MBChB or equivalent with the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK in the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Main duties of the job
This is a 12-month, 10 PA locum appointment for a consultant clinical oncologist with a special interest in thyroid and urological cancers to provide service cover whilst substantive recruitment is worked through. The post will support established and experienced multidisciplinary non-surgical oncology, thyroid and urology teams. The thyroid service aspect of this post would be based within the Leeds Cancer Centre.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact
Name: Mark Teo Position: Clinical Oncologist & Lead Clinician – Oncology, CSU Email: [email protected] Phone number: 01132067614 Shortlisting Date: 21.11.26 Interview Date: 09.12.26
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full-time roles. Any part-time roles will be pro rata.
Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in Thyroid and Urological Cancers
Applicants should have established skills in the delivery of thyroid and urology clinics. Excellent communication and teamwork skills and a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part-time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Mark Teo Job Title: Clinical Oncologist & Lead Clinician - Oncology CSU
Tel: 0113 2067614
Dr Ann Henry Job title: Associate professor in Clinical Oncology
Tel: 0113 2068986
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD
09.12.26
Why you should join our Team
Leeds Cancer Centre is one of the most prestigious oncology departments in the UK, providing an ideal infrastructure for high-quality multidisciplinary cancer services and ensuring the best outcomes for the catchment population of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Cancer Network.
What you will bring to the role
Delivery of thyroid and urology clinics
Attendance at MDT meetings
Prescription of SACT, radiotherapy and radioiodine treatment
Discussion with patients and their relatives
Initiation / change of treatments
Attendance at service and departmental meetings.
Work closely with clinical colleagues and support the wider thyroid & urology teams with clinical activity. Provide mutual cross-cover colleagues where necessary.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)