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Mountains, beaches, wild landscapes, thriving diverse towns and vibrant village communities (not to mention the scattered cottages nestled in isolation); NHS Highland Cancer Services looks after over 300,000 people spread over approximately 10,000 square miles... and that, well, that makes delivering a 21st century standard of Healthcare pretty interesting! Going beyond this, NHS Highland also provides cancer services to the Western Isles and areas of Grampian. We have to be innovative, forward thinking, engaging and embrace the challenges of a truly remote and rural population to ensure access to healthcare where and when its needed.But don't be fooled by the idyllic internet available photos of sprawling mountain ranges and seclusion; the Highlands has excellent transport links to the rest of the UK (we even have our own airport connecting Inverness to the rest of the world). Highland schools rank highly in Scottish league tables, housing options are excellent and Inverness is a dynamic and diverse city with all the modernity an urban dweller could desire.NHS Highland covers an area from Caithness in the far north of Scotland to Campbeltown on the Kintyre peninsula. Secondary healthcare is provided by Raigmore (district general) Hospital in Inverness and rural general hospitals (RGHs) in Wick, Fort William and Oban. Our team is based in Inverness and at full cohort consists of 7 consultant oncologists who provide a comprehensive service across the Highlands. Approximately 1400 new cancer patients are seen annually. We have strong links to community, a solid cohort of outreach workers and locally based skills across the north. This is something we have been continually developing and are proud of the achievements made. We are keen to attract a Clinical Oncologists whose skills and outlook complement those of the existing team and in order to do so can negotiate job plans which accommodate research, teaching and development. Our immediate need is for a colleague with responsibilities which include Urology. The department has an enthusiastic and dedicated clinical trials team with high participation rates in Phase II and III trials. We are recognised for our innovative and flexible approach, our strong team ethos and our high quality patient focused service. NHS Highland recognises and encourages staff to learn, maintain and develop skills throughout their careers. Facilitation of this is something that the service values highly and is here to support.We would welcome applicants with a broad range of interests who would be keen to contribute to the medical management of the service. Additional PAs would be provided for this role. Any contribution to the promotion of innovative working and skills development will always be welcomed and supported. For a suitably qualified and experienced candidate an extended interview might be carried out in order to appoint to the role of Cancer Clinical Director if the appropriate skills and behaviours could be evidenced.As a member of the North Cancer Alliance, the NHS Highland Oncology Service benefits from being in a well-established collaboration with two other Cancer Centres in Grampian and Tayside providing excellent peer support. The department has a modern outpatient suite which includes a day case SACT area. The department enjoys excellent working relationships with colleagues within the community, secondary care, primary care and has four nurse led SACT units in peripheral hospitals.Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Dr Carol MacGregor or Dr Neil McPhail, Tel 01463 704000.Specific enquiries in relation to a Medical Management role would be welcomed by Dr Elaine Henry, Operational Medical Director, Tel 01463 704000.Closing date: 11/05/2025To apply, please click the xe2x80x9cApply Buttonxe2x80x9d.Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.JobseekersBMJ CareersExplore BMJCookie Settingsxc2xa9 2014 - 2025 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply -
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