Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Head, Neck & Thyroid)

Salary: Consultant - £113,565-£150,569
Closing date: 10/12/2026
Department: TGD - Clinical Oncology SJH
Location: St James’s University Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Division: Oncology CSU
Hours Per Week: 10 PA

Required to fill this new, 10PA post within the Clinical Oncology Department at St James’s University Hospital with a special interest in Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers, delivering systemic therapy, radioiodine treatment and radiotherapy. The post will support established and experienced multi-disciplinary non-surgical Oncology Head & Neck and Thyroid teams. The Head & Neck and Thyroid work will both be delivered at the Leeds Cancer Centre.

There will be opportunities to contribute to Head & Neck and Thyroid MDTs in addition to departmental meetings, teaching, research and service developments. This is an exciting time to join our Head & Neck and Thyroid services as we are currently looking at pathway redesign and developing the services and the wider teams.

Leeds Cancer Centre is one of the most prestigious oncology departments in the UK, providing an ideal infrastructure for high quality multidisciplinary cancer services and ensuring the best outcomes for the catchment population of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Cancer Network.

LTHT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across WYAAT, we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
'Redefining Success in Oncology: Balancing Survival, Quality of Life, and the Patient Experience'

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact:
Alison Young – Clinical Director: alison.young9@nhs.net

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Monday 11 January 2027

The successful applicant should possess FRCR (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

Applicants should have established skills in Clinical Oncology and its related specialties, including Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values: The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team, Kind.
Our Trust priorities: Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time. Our priorities: People, Improvement and Innovation, Partnerships, Outcomes.

Sponsorship Eligibility: To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.