Consultant Medical Oncologist - Colorectal & Breast
Alliance Medical Ltd · Doctor & Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£113,565–£150,569 a year
- Closing date
- 17 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 9d ago
- Specialism
- Doctor & Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5689173
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Job summary
This post supports the colorectal and breast MDT's at New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton and Russell's Hall Hospital, Dudley
The post holder will see approximately 100 new colorectal and 100 breast patients a year. Secretarial support, designated office space and appropriate IT equipment will be provided.
The post will be based at the New Cross Hospital and the patients will be seen in clinics at New Cross Hospital and will be treated at New Cross Hospital for chemotherapy and systemic treatments.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to provide an Oncology service to Wolverhampton and Russells Hall hospitals. The principal duties of the post will include:
Provision of a Medical Oncology service for colorectal and breast cancers for Wolverhampton and Russells Hall Hospital;
- Participation departmental meetings
- Participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to the post
Main duties of the job
1. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Oncology
2. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents.
3. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
4. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
5. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
6. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust are one of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands having more than 850 beds on the New Cross site.
The Trust also has rehabilitation beds at West Park Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital.
We are the largest employer in Wolverhampton, the Trust employs over 11,000 staff - with more than 1,000 in medical and dental roles.
Our locations, and examples of services, include:
o New Cross Hospital - Maternity, Emergency, Critical Care and Outpatients.
o West Park Hospital - Neuro Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Hospital at Home, Outpatient, Care of the Elderly, Hearing Services.
o Cannock Chase Hospital - Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Rheumatology and Dermatology.
o More than 20 community sites offering services for children and adults.
o Primary Care - eight GP practices.
o Urgent Treatment Centres at New Cross Hospital and Phoenix Health Centre.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
225-DIV2-7440683
Job locations
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
The post supports colorectal and breast cancers and will be primarily based at New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton.
Secretarial support, designated office space and appropriate IT equipment will be provided.
The oncology consultants do not participate in the acute medical take.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to provide an Oncology service to Wolverhampton. The principal duties of the post will include:-
i. Provision of a Medical Oncology service for colorectal and breast cancers.
ii. Participation departmental meetings
Governance and Directorate meeting/ Academic meeting /RT QA forum
Audit/Chemotherapy QA meeting/ RT QA forum
Radiotherapy Planning Forum (Consultants meeting/ RT QA forum optional)
Directorate meeting/M+M meeting/RT QA forum)
Week Academic meeting/ Chemotherapy QA meeting/ RT QA forum
iii. Participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to the post
iv. Take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of training and non-training grade posts in the department.
v. Consultants will be on call one week in 12 (Monday to Sunday). There is Middle Grade (oncology registrar) cover until 7pm Mondays to Fridays and 9am to 4pm Saturdays and Sundays. At times outside this the consultants are second on call to the medical SHO covering the wards.
7. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
8. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.
Management & Service Development
9. In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Division.
10. In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future.
11. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
12. To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.
Clinical Governance
13. In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
Health & Safety
14. To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.
15. To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
Any Other Duties
16. Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Job responsibilities
The Post
The post supports colorectal and breast cancers and will be primarily based at New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton.
Secretarial support, designated office space and appropriate IT equipment will be provided.
The oncology consultants do not participate in the acute medical take.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to provide an Oncology service to Wolverhampton. The principal duties of the post will include:-
i. Provision of a Medical Oncology service for colorectal and breast cancers.
ii. Participation departmental meetings
Governance and Directorate meeting/ Academic meeting /RT QA forum
Audit/Chemotherapy QA meeting/ RT QA forum
Radiotherapy Planning Forum (Consultants meeting/ RT QA forum optional)
Directorate meeting/M+M meeting/RT QA forum)
Week Academic meeting/ Chemotherapy QA meeting/ RT QA forum
iii. Participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to the post
iv. Take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of training and non-training grade posts in the department.
v. Consultants will be on call one week in 12 (Monday to Sunday). There is Middle Grade (oncology registrar) cover until 7pm Mondays to Fridays and 9am to 4pm Saturdays and Sundays. At times outside this the consultants are second on call to the medical SHO covering the wards.
7. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
8. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.
Management & Service Development
9. In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Division.
10. In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future.
11. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
12. To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.
Clinical Governance
13. In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
Health & Safety
14. To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.
15. To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
Any Other Duties
16. Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
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