Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Clinical Oncologist (Colorectal and Gynaecology)
Closing date: 28 July 2026

Job summary
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust hosts a leading regional Cancer Centre and is seeking a well-organised Consultant Clinical Oncologist with a specialist interest in Colorectal and Gynaecological Tumours to join the team.

Our Cancer Centre provides specialist cancer and haemato-oncological care, including complex cancer surgery, to a population of approximately 1.4 million people across South West Surrey and Hampshire. Non-surgical oncological treatments are delivered at the Cancer Centre, which is an integral part of the Trust.

The Centre has recently undergone significant refurbishment, offering a modern, welcoming environment for both patients and staff. It works collaboratively with the Surrey Clinical Research Facility, and will support medical students from the UoS Medical School.

The Cancer Centre is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a professional and compassionate setting. Its services have received national recognition, and patients benefit from access to advanced and innovative treatments.

The Centre also provides a comprehensive diagnostic nuclear medicine service for adult and paediatric patients, alongside a full Molecular Radiotherapy service, including I-131 treatment for both benign and malignant thyroid conditions.

Our collaboration with Genesis Care, offers additional opportunities for Clinical Oncologists, including access to MR Linac technology for both NHS and private patients.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide expertise in the management and treatment of patients with Colorectal and Gynaecology tumours. This includes offering Chemotherapy, systemic therapy, and Radiotherapy . This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team providing exceptional cancer care in a modern, state-of-the-art facility.

We value the expertise of our skilled staff, and will support your professional development through dedicated SPA time, pursuing CPD opportunities and encouraging participation in clinical research. We aim to provide a supportive and collegiate working environment, where teams and individuals alike can reach their full potential.

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey is available on our website.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Oncology (or relevant specialty) via CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) or Portfolio Pathway
• MBBS or equivalent
• Higher medical qualification

Desirable

• Teaching/Education Qualification
• Higher Degree

Experience
Essential

• Recent experience of Oncology care
• Relevant experience of management of Oncological emergencies
• Broad oncology experience in a variety of tumor sites
• Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership

Desirable

• Ability to plan SABR treatments independently
• Experienced in HDR practice - holds Arsac license to practice
• Experience of research

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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.

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