Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Medical or Clinical Oncologist in urology and colorectal cancer to join our friendly, forward-looking team of oncologists at the James Cook Cancer Institute, caring for patients in Teesside, North Yorkshire and County Durham.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust warmly welcomes applications for this 10 PA post to join the team. We are currently advertising this substantive medical oncology post, however there will also be some other opportunities arising in the next 6-12 months for both clinical or medical oncologists, so if you are interested in working in our cancer centre, you are welcome to get in touch with us.

Candidates who do not wish to work full time for personal reasons will be eligible to be considered for the post.

You will be joining existing, experienced teams and there may be some flexibility in the tumour sites we can offer.

Successful applicants will work alongside enthusiastic, dynamic, research active teams who have a track record of innovation and technical developments.

For further details/informal visits please contact:
Dr Darren Leaning, Clinical Director and Consultant Clinical Oncologist, d.leaning@nhs.net
Dr Mohammed Kagzi, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, m.kagzi@nhs.net

Main duties of the job
Clinical/ on-call responsibilities

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Medical and Clinical Oncology.
• Undertake any responsibility which relates to the agreed special interests.
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at monthly Directorate/Consultant meetings.
• Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants).
• Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
• Active involvement in audit and quality improvement.

Involvement in research.

Continuing professional development.

Any other duties which may be required.

Contribute to the on-call system rota.

About us
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Details
Date posted: 13 August 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: 328-CAN-MED-7907473-2
Job locations: The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job descriptions for further information about this role and the associated duties.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• FRCR (Clinical Oncologist)
• MRCP or equivalent General Medical Qualification
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (affirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of ACC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligitibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the ACC

Desirable

• Training in Appraisal Techniques

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
Essential

• Site specialist training in urological and colorectal malignancies
• General oncology experience
• Evidence of clinical aufit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director for Radiotherapy & Oncology
Darren Leaning
d.leaning@nhs.net
07988243340

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