Job Description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.



Please see below for detailed job description of the role.



This appointment is for a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Lung Cancers for a period of 12 months to cover a maternity leave. This is split 2 days at Salisbury District Hospital (SDH) and 2 days a week at University Hospital Southampton (UHS).



You will join the Medical Oncology consultant team, specifically:



To provide specialist Medical Oncology input with expertise in Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for these groups of patients. To treat patients with Lung cancers at UHS and SDH To provide support to the Respiratory team for inpatient admissions with Lung Cancer To provide oncology input to the UHS/SDH lung MDTs.

The post is available as a part time 9 PA post.



You must hold Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.



As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.



We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.



Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.



For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date:

26th November 2025



This vacancy closes on or before 11th November 2025