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From the employer's advert, checked 27 October 2026.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Oncology Department at the University Hospitals of Leicester as a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Urology and AOS.
This post will support, with other Consultant colleagues in the Centre, the provision of Oncological Services across the local network. Tumour site specialisation has been fully developed and the post holder will be expected to offer expertise in the management of Urology Tumours and working within an Acute Oncology services setting. Opportunity exists for development of other specialist interests, and these can be negotiated for the right candidate. In addition the successful candidate will be expected to explore opportunities to become involved in other exciting initiatives such as research and trials.
Main duties of the job
- undertake clinical and managerial responsibility for the agreed oncology specialties and patients.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in liaison with consultant colleagues
- attend and partake in the management of patients through the specific MDTs
- undertake research and show commitment to entering patients into clinical trials
- share responsibility for the clinical standards of the oncology service
- show responsibility for professional standards within oncology
- work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team
- attend national, network and local meetings as appropriate
- demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance including participation in effective clinical audit and continuing medical education
- co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services
- contribute to management within the Trust through the CMG
- participate in all teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees as required
- be included with other consultants in the On-call and Receiving On-call Consultant rotas.
- comply with departmental and Trust policies and procedures
Job responsibilities
To be a core member of a dynamic medical team aiming to deliver first class cancer care to the East Midlands.
To specialise in the delivery of SACT/radiotherapy for Urology malignancies
Participate in the Urology MDTs working closely with surgical, Palliative Care and Oncology colleagues to provide a seamless service.
To demonstrate active participation in clinical trials helping to drive up trial recruitment and standards of care.
To provide leadership in clinical trials development and have an interest in clinical research.
To take an active role in undergraduate teaching
To carry out appropriate administration duties necessary to support the job.
Supervision, education and appraisal of junior staff.
To liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to meeting the objectives of the Clinical Management Team
To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy are reported in a timely manner.
To actively participate in audit.
To participate in yearly appraisal and the job planning process.
To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as directed by the Trust and Clinical Management Team
To undertake a clinical managerial or leadership role at an appropriate point to meet the needs and objectives of the department.
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About the employer
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Advert text from University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, published on NHS Jobs. Read the original advert.
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