Locum Consultant Oncologist - Urology and Colorectal

A full-time Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist is required for a Maternity Leave cover Fixed Term post at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role. This post is expected to start in May 2026.

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 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. To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients. To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.