Job summaryApplications are invited for the post of Consultant in Medical Oncology to join the Cancer Directorate at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. This is a substantive post in Breast and Renal malignancies (10 PAs) to commence as soon as possible.
Interviews for this post will be held in person on 03 November 2026 at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ. Specific department and venue details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Main duties of the jobThis is a replacement post and the successful applicant will join the Breast and Renal Oncology teams at Addenbrooke's. The duties of this post include working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams, running outpatient clinics in breast and renal cancers, an on-call commitment and ward cover. The teams are well established and clinical research and entry of patients into national and international clinical trials is encouraged. The candidate should have a high regard for clinical effectiveness and should practise evidence-based medicine. They should participate in audit and teaching and continuing medical education.
The candidate must be fully registered with the GMC and would be expected to be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
About usThe applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
DetailsDate posted: 17 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 180-CON-5496
Job locations: Cambridge University Hospital - Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person SpecificationShortlistableEssential- Questions
- Standards
- Professionalism
- Clinical Skills
- Specialty Specific Skills related to the post
- Commitment to Clinical Governace/improving quality of patient care
- Communication Skills
- Personal Skills
- Understanding of the NHS
- Commitment to ongoing Professional Development
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cambridge University Hospital - Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr Cheryl Palmer
cheryl.palmer@nhs.net
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
