Locum Consultant – specialising in GI Cancer

Job Overview

Locum Consultant in Medical Oncology with sub‑specialty expertise in GI cancer. This is an 8 PA locum appointment for a consultant medical oncologist with a special interest in GI cancer, available from June for a period of 6 months while plans for recruitment to a substantive post are worked through.

The post will deliver approximately 6 PAs supporting the GI team, working alongside the Leeds Medical Oncology GI team.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of GI out‑patient clinics
• Attendance at MDT meetings
• Participation in ward rounds and the on‑call rota
• Prescription of systemic and hormone therapy for patients receiving treatment for GI cancer
• Discussion with patients and their relatives
• Attendance at service and departmental meetings
• Work closely with clinical colleagues and support the wider GI team with clinical activity
• Provide mutual cross‑cover for colleagues where necessary

Qualifications

• Accreditation in medical oncology from the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
• Must be on the specialist register or within six months of being admitted to the register for trainees currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references authorised by the deputy medical director and clinical director
• Established skills in medical oncology
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong commitment to teaching and service development
• Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full‑time or part‑time, and to those wishing to job share

Contact

For questions about this job, contact:Elaine Dunwoodie – Consultant Medical OncologistEmail: Elaine.dunwoodie@nhs.netPhone: 0113 2067630

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