Job summary
This Locum Medical Oncologist role sits within a cohesive and supportive multidisciplinary cancer service in Hywel Dda University Health Board, where consultant input is highly valued and integral to service delivery. You will undertake a varied and clinically engaging workload across systemic anti-cancer therapies and outpatient care, supported by an experienced and approachable team of consultants, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals.

Working in Hywel Dda offers a distinctive way of practising medicine. The combination of smaller, well-connected clinical teams and a close-knit population allows for continuity of care, meaningful patient relationships, and visible impact across the patient pathway. Clinicians here often value the ability to focus on quality of care without the pressures typically associated with larger urban centres.

The area itself provides a high standard of living, with easy access to coastline, countryside, and outdoor activities, alongside significantly reduced commute times and a more manageable pace of life. This supports a sustainable balance between clinical responsibilities and personal wellbeing, something increasingly important for consultants at all stages of their careers.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver Consultant-led outpatient clinics, providing assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing care for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapies.
• Develop individualised treatment strategies aligned with national guidance and MDT recommendations, taking into account patient preference and overall clinical context.
• Play a central role in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing specialist expertise to guide diagnosis, staging, and treatment decisions.
• Prescribe and oversee systemic treatments, manage toxicities, and support patients through complex treatment pathways.
• Contribute to the management of acute oncology presentations, ensuring safe and responsive care when patients become unwell.
• Support continuity and consistency of care across inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating closely with oncology nursing teams, pharmacists, and wider professionals.

About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities
The post requires a confident, experienced oncologist able to work autonomously, manage complex cases, and contribute thoughtfully to MDT decision-making. There is scope to influence how services are delivered locally, with a Health Board that is open to innovation and clinician-led improvement.

The department values clinicians who bring sound judgement, flexibility, and a pragmatic approach to service delivery. Strong communication skills are essential, particularly when discussing complex information with patients and families or contributing to multidisciplinary discussions.

There is an ongoing focus on maintaining high clinical standards, with encouragement to contribute to audit, service development, and the continued evolution of oncology services within the Health Board.

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Essential Qualifications and Knowledge

• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Completion of relevant Royal College Examinations (or equivalent).

Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge

• Additional Higher qualification(s).

Essential Clinical Experience

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Experience of leading a team.

Desirable Clinical Experience

• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

Essential Teaching

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.

Desirable Teaching

• Teaching qualification.

Essential Research and Scholarship

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable Research and Scholarship

• Active participation in research.

Essential Clinical Governance

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable Clinical Governance

• Knowledge of risk management.

Essential Safeguarding

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Desirable Other

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions.
• Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure.
• Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.

This 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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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