Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in Thyroid and Urological Cancers

This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist, with special interests in thyroid and urological cancer. This post will be available from January 2027 for a period of 12 months.

This post will deliver 8.5 PAs supporting the non-surgical oncology thyroid and urological cancer services team (Dr Mark Teo, Dr Ann Henry) and 1.5 PAs supporting the SPA team (Dr Mike Flatley, Dr Zsuzsie Iyizoba). The post-holder will provide mutual cross-cover colleagues where necessary. There will be opportunities to contribute to the Leeds Thyroid MDT and Bradford Urology MDT.

The post will be based at St James's Hospital.

The successful applicant should hold accreditation in an MBBS, MBChB or equivalent with the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK in the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.

Applicants should have established skills in the delivery of thyroid and urology clinics. Excellent communication and teamwork skills and a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part-time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:

Dr Mark Teo Job Title: Clinical Oncologist & Lead Clinician - Oncology CSU
Tel: 0113 2067614

Dr Ann Henry Job title: Associate professor in Clinical Oncology
Tel: 0113 2068986

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 09.12.26

Job Summary
This is a 12-month, 10 PA locum appointment for a consultant clinical oncologist with a special interest in thyroid and urological cancers to provide service cover whilst substantive recruitment is worked through. The post will support established and experienced multidisciplinary non-surgical oncology, thyroid and urology teams. The thyroid service aspect of this post would be based within the Leeds Cancer

Why you should join our Team
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.

What you will bring to the role

• Delivery of thyroid and urology clinics
• Attendance at MDT meetings
• Prescription of SACT, radiotherapy and radioiodine treatment
• Discussion with patients and their relatives
• Initiation / change of treatments
• Attendance at service and departmental meetings.

Work closely with clinical colleagues and support the wider thyroid & urology teams with clinical activity. Provide mutual cross-cover colleagues where necessary.

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. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.