Consultant in Medical Oncology with Special interest in Lung Cancer

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

5/27/2025

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Description

We are seeking a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join our Oncology team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, specialising in Lung Cancer.

The Portsmouth Oncology Centre provides cancer care for lung cancer patients at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and St Richard's Hospital in Chichester, West Sussex. Each hospital hosts its own Lung MDT; however, a cohesive oncology team operates across both sites. Clinics are held at both hospitals, with chemotherapy delivered via dedicated day units at each location. Radiotherapy is delivered exclusively at Queen Alexandra Hospital, where Lung SABR is fully established, including SABR for oligometastatic disease.

The successful candidate will primarily support the lung service in West Sussex, with clinics based at St Richard's Hospital, and will also manage a second tumour site at Portsmouth. This post will add a fourth Medical Oncologist to the Lung Cancer team, which currently includes three Clinical Oncologists, with a fourth planned.

Both the Portsmouth and Chichester MDTs include thoracic surgeons and operate local clinics. Thoracic surgeries are performed at Southampton and St George’s hospitals. Our respiratory teams offer comprehensive interventional services, and both sites are supported by experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) teams. St Richard’s Hospital manages approximately 100–130 new lung cancer cases per year.

We have a well-established and motivated oncology research team, with strong support for clinical trial participation and academic collaboration through the University of Portsmouth. Candidates are encouraged to engage in research and pursue academic interests.

The job plan is based on a 10 PA post (8 DCC, 2 SPA), incorporating a second tumour site— Upper GI, HPB or NET. However, other tumour specialisms, including Breast, Urology, Colorectal, or CUP/AOS, can also be considered. Flexible working and part-time applicants are welcome, with the primary focus remaining on lung cancer depending on the number of PAs required. Job plans are regularly reviewed.

Visiting Arrangements

Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the role informally or arrange a visit. Please contact:

• Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Director – [email protected]
• Dr S. Muthuramalingam (Ram), Consultant Oncologist – [email protected]
• Or call 02392 286000 ext. 4790 for further information.
  
  

Please see FULL Documents

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC Medical Oncology Specialist Register, CCT (or within 6 months at interview), Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), Portfolio Programme, or GMC recognised equivalent training.
  
  

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• BSc
• MD or PhD
  
  

Clinical Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside of speciality
• Evidence of clinical or research fellowship
  
  

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge in site specific interests and general Oncology, including Oncological emergencies.
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and methodology.
  
  

Research/ Publication

Essential

• Participation in audit
• Willingness to participate in research as a Consultant
• Experience of recruiting to clinical trials
  
  

Desirable

• Research experience
• Published research in peer reviewed journal
  
  

Leadership/ Management

Essential

• Evidence of effective team-working
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership/ management experience within or outside of medicine
• Formal management training/qualification
• Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement
  
  

Essential

Teaching Experience

• Evidence of effective teaching of junior doctors
  
  

Desirable

• A formal teaching qualification
• Educational or Clinical Supervision training
  
  

Other

• IT skills.
• Good written and spoken English language ability and able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Effective, confident presentation ability.
• Facilitation skills
• Working Together For Patients With Compassion As One Team Always Improving
  
  

Strategic approach (clarity on objectives, clear on expectations)

Relationship building (communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships)

Personal credibility (visibility, approachable, back bone, courage, resilience, confidence, role model, challenge bad behaviour, manage poor performance, act with honesty and integrity)

Passion to succeed (patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence)

Harness performance through teams (champion positive change, develop staff, create a culture without fear of retribution, actively listen and value contribution, feedback and empower staff, respect diversity)

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.