Job Description

This post is for a Consultant Medical Oncologist working within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. . We expect all consultants on 10 PAs to see between 150 and 200 new patients per year; this equates to 4 new patients on average per week. This is advertised as a 10 PA post covering breast and upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers; we welcome candidates looking to work either full or less than full time and we will actively try to accommodate interests of the successful candidate. We encourage informal enquiries to discuss how the role could be tailored to suit you.



This Medical Oncology post will cover breast and upper GI services. The successful candidate will be expected to continue the established links with site specialised teams through the appropriate multidisciplinary team meetings. The appointee will be encouraged to participate in the departmental philosophy of entering patients into clinical trials wherever possible. Further strengthening and development of multidisciplinary teams is anticipated. The post holder will maintain and foster links with the multi-disciplinary staff groups within o ncology, the Palliative Care teams, colleagues in Medical and Surgical specialities, and colleagues in primary care. We are looking for a colleague who is interested in research .



The Gloucestershire Oncology Centre is located on the Cheltenham General Hospital site. This is a regional cancer Centre for the population of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and South Worcestershire, as well as parts of Shropshire and Powys. The Centre registered 5039 new patients in 2024.



We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.



With a team of over 9,000 employees, our trust is proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. We were ranked the third best Acute-Large trust in the national league table September 2025 (17th overall nationally).



You will have access to competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.



Cheltenham is a beautiful spa town, steeped in sporting and arts festivals, in the heart of the stunning Cotswold countryside. It offers world-class schools and a vibrant cultural scene with easy access to Bristol, Birmingham and London.

The appointee will be expected to:

Take responsibility for the delivery of high quality medical oncology care



Examine and treat patients in accordance with agreed Department, Regional Cancer Network and Trust wide policies



Work with local and regional MDT colleagues to ensure the most appropriate care is delivered to patients in a timely way



Support the clinical decision making of other medical, nursing and pharmacy staff



Provide on call support, participating in the Department rota for on-call and as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call



Carry out additional ward visits appropriate to the level of clinical care required by patients, as agreed with the AOS nursing teams and at the request of consultant colleagues.



Please view the job description for further details.