Consultant Medical Oncologist (Preferred Tumour Sites)

Consultant Medical Oncologists are required for The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital across a range of tumour sites, including Colorectal, Gynaecology, Breast, Lung, and Urology. The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality oncology services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, effective patient care and contribute to ongoing service development within the Trust. Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role. Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP) Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience. We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff. View full details of HTP

To provide a comprehensive Oncology Service together with consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site-specialised cancer services. To collaborate with colleagues within the Department to develop Oncology Services. To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site specific teams. To participate in the out of hours service and provide acute oncology service. To liaise closely with Surgeons, Physicians and staff in other specialties and within the Trust. To provide cover for consultant colleagues' leave. To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff. To undertake teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and to contribute to postgraduate and continuing education both locally and nationally. To undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertake an annual job planning review. To undertake research. The Trust has a thriving Clinical trials department with active encouragement in clinical trial participation. To undertake work on both Hospital sites, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford and across the county in our Community Sites. To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.