Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Consultant in Clinical Oncology
Start Date: March 2027
Contract Type: Permanent

Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.

Main duties of the job
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is very pleased to offer a 10.25 PA substantive Consultant Clinical Oncology post specialising in Head and Neck and Thyroid malignancies. We are looking for a motivated and collaborative colleague to join our team and department.

As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, to a professional standard, in spoken and written English.

For further details and to arrange a visit please contact Dr Paul Fenton, Clinical Lead for Clinical Oncology on Paul.Fenton@uhs.nhs.uk.

Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.

About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 188-MB11126

Job responsibilities

• You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.
• You will join a UHS-based team of 24 Consultants with 3 Consultants and 1 Specialist specialising in Head and Neck Cancer and 1 Consultant specialising in Thyroid Cancers. The main duties will focus on the radiotherapy and SACT treatment of patients at UHS and in the wider region.
• You will participate in the Southampton Clinical Oncology on call rota. This provides evening / night time telephone advice during the week and ward rounds on Saturday and Sunday with a frequency of approximately 1:20.
• UHS has strong links with the University of Southampton and there will be opportunities to become involved in collaborative research, clinical trials and medical student teaching.

Essential qualifications, training and experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP or equivalent
• Broad experience in Clinical Oncology
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience in the radiotherapy and SACT management of head and neck and/or thyroid cancers in the past 3 years

Desirable

• CCT in Clinical Oncology (including up to 6 months before CCT) or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register
• Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification
• Experience of radionuclide treatments
• Significant experience in Oncology research
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Track record or research including presentation and/or publications

Essential aptitudes and skills

• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to manage staff and resources
• IT Skills

Essential Trust values

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Working Together

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications must be made online via www.jobs.nhs.uk. CV or paper applications are not accepted. The closing date is 17 November 2026.