Job Description

This new 10 PA locum consultant clinical oncologist post will support the UCLH neuro-oncology team in the delivery of care for patients with brain tumours alongside the surgical care delivered at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square. The post-holder will also deliver an endocrine oncology service focusing on molecular radiotherapy for thyroid cancer and neuroendocrine tumours as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
CV required for application
Main duties of the job
General enquiries about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to Dr Michael Kosmin, Clinical Lead for Radiotherapy and Consultant Neuro-oncologist (michael.kosmin@nhs.net).
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Details
Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
105,504 to 139,882 a year Per annum + London weighting (on-call Cat B medium Frequence)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-6353-A
Job locations
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

• UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

• UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Qualifications / Certification
Essential

• Medical degree and completed General Professional Training, or equivalent
• Higher academic degree e.g. MD or PhD (or in final stages of preparation), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or equivalent, in an appropriate specialty at time of interview - exact start date will be discussed with the candidate at interview
• Non-UK trained doctors must provide evidence at interview that they are eligible for full GMC registration and entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology
• Fellow of Royal College of Radiologists or evidence of an equivalent level of qualification in Clinical/Radiation Oncology

Experience
Essential

• Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Wide experience in managing treatment and follow-up of patients with cancer
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Desirable

• Clinical audit experience
• Undertaken training as an educational supervisor

Skills
Essential

• Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
• The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues
• Leadership skills and the ability to take forward service developments
• Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
• GCP certification for clinical trial work

Desirable

• Research in relevant clinical field
• Evidence of first authored/peer reviewed publications

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary Management

General
Essential

• The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice

Person Specification
Qualifications / Certification
Essential

• Medical degree and completed General Professional Training, or equivalent
• Higher academic degree e.g. MD or PhD (or in final stages of preparation), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or equivalent, in an appropriate specialty at time of interview - exact start date will be discussed with the candidate at interview
• Non-UK trained doctors must provide evidence at interview that they are eligible for full GMC registration and entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology
• Fellow of Royal College of Radiologists or evidence of an equivalent level of qualification in Clinical/Radiation Oncology

Experience
Essential

• Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Wide experience in managing treatment and follow-up of patients with cancer
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Desirable

• Clinical audit experience
• Undertaken training as an educational supervisor

Skills
Essential

• Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
• The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues
• Leadership skills and the ability to take forward service developments
• Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
• GCP certification for clinical trial work

Desirable

• Research in relevant clinical field
• Evidence of first authored/peer reviewed publications

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary Management

General
Essential

• The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice