Job Summary
Interview Date TBC
We require a competent candidate who will be able to support/cover our Urological and Colorectal oncology service for 6 months, to cover maternity leave for an existing substantive consultant. We are keen to appoint a dynamic Consultant Oncologist to join our team of 22 Clinical Oncologists and 3 Medical Oncologists at the UHCW NHS Trust, ie the Arden Cancer Centre, serving Coventry and the adjoining Cancer Units, George Eliot Hospital (GEH) and Rugby Maple Unit.
This 10 PA post is based at the UHCW NHS Trust, Coventry. Applicants who wish to work less than full time are also invited to apply.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary Urological and Colorectal oncology team which includes Clinical Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, chemotherapy nurses and radiographers. The post-holder will specialise in Urological and Colorectal cancers and would join the relevant MDTs and support the outpatient clinic, radiotherapy and chemotherapy teams.
The post is required to support the site-specialist consultant-led service including facilities for inpatients and outpatients, dedicated chemotherapy suites and radiotherapy facilities. The appointee will support the Acute Oncology Service as core member of the team, the ward in-patient care and contribute to Acute Oncology Service. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover for MDTs (videoconferencing is available) and to liaise with the Acute Physicians/Emergency department as part of the supporting the Acute Nurse Led Oncology Service and when on call. Patients will be treated in both the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site, the Maple Unit on the St Cross Hospital, Rugby and the Dorothea Unit at the GEH.
About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year None
Contract
Locum
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-T3-MED-6940737-C
Job locations
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary Urological and Colorectal oncology team which includes Clinical Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, chemotherapy nurses and radiographers. The post-holder will specialise in Urological and Colorectal cancers and would join the relevant MDTs and support the outpatient clinic, radiotherapy and chemotherapy teams.
The post is required to support the site-specialist consultant-led service including facilities for inpatients and outpatients, dedicated chemotherapy suites and radiotherapy facilities. The appointee will support the Acute Oncology Service as core member of the team, the ward inpatient care and contribute to Acute Oncology Service. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover for MDTs (videoconferencing is available) and to liaise with the Acute Physicians/Emergency department as part of the supporting the Acute Nurse Led Oncology Service and when on call. Patients will be treated in both the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site, the Maple Unit on the St Cross Hospital, Rugby and the Dorothea Unit at the GEH.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary Urological and Colorectal oncology team which includes Clinical Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, chemotherapy nurses and radiographers. The post-holder will specialise in Urological and Colorectal cancers and would join the relevant MDTs and support the outpatient clinic, radiotherapy and chemotherapy teams.
The post is required to support the site-specialist consultant-led service including facilities for inpatients and outpatients, dedicated chemotherapy suites and radiotherapy facilities. The appointee will support the Acute Oncology Service as core member of the team, the ward inpatient care and contribute to Acute Oncology Service. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover for MDTs (videoconferencing is available) and to liaise with the Acute Physicians/Emergency department as part of the supporting the Acute Nurse Led Oncology Service and when on call. Patients will be treated in both the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site, the Maple Unit on the St Cross Hospital, Rugby and the Dorothea Unit at the GEH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Essential
Training (abilities/skills) and Experience
Desirable
Teaching/ Educational Experience
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
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).
Additional information
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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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