Job summary

Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust is offering the opportunity to combine a rewarding job in oncology with an unrivalled lifestyle in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

We are seeking an enthusiastic oncologist to join our team at Torbay on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be expected to provide cover for the melanoma and renal tumour sites.

The post-holder would be expected and encouraged to work with the existing oncologists to contribute to research, clinical governance, peer review, audit, training of junior staff and medical students and undertake CME/CPD according to the requirements of their College.

The successful applicant will join our Consultants based at Torbay Hospital; Dr Louise Medley, Dr Nicole Dorey, Dr Nangi Lo, Dr Anna Lydon, Dr Naomi Cole, Dr Jonathan Chambers, Dr Kelly Rust, Dr Geoff Cogill, Dr Andy Goodman, Dr Claire Dyke, Dr Helen Saxby and Dr Victoria Cope and existing SAS/Speciality Doctors, Dr Tim Norris, Dr Piotr Zlotkowski, Dr Bipasa Dey and Dr Ali Khan.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team.

• Take ownership for and deliver their own site-specific workload.
• Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within Oncology services.
• Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit.
• Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital.
• To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.
• Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit.

Contribute to research and innovative practice within oncology.

About us

Why Work With Us

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-8288853-M&D

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team.

• Take ownership for and deliver their own site-specific workload.
• Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within Oncology services.
• Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit.
• Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital.
• To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.
• Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit.

Contribute to research and innovative practice within oncology.

Job description Job responsibilities It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team. Take ownership for and deliver their own site-specific workload. Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within Oncology services. Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit. Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital. To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied. Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit. Contribute to research and innovative practice within oncology.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oFull registration with the GMC with licence to practice
• oMRCP(UK) or equivalent postgraduate medical qualification and entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Medical Oncology (or within six months of CCT at the time of interview), or equivalent specialist accreditation.
• oCompletion of higher specialist training in Medical Oncology
• oEntry onto the Specialist Register

Desirable

• oHigher degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oAble and experienced to run a SACT service for a major tumour site and one other tumour site
• oAble to offer expert clinical opinion
• oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• oGood communication skills

Desirable

• oExperience in clinical trials

Specific Skills

Essential

• oAbility to organise a practice in an efficient manner with due attention to timeliness and dealing with administration and enquiries

Desirable

• oManagement experience
• oGovernance experience

Teaching/Research Experience

Essential

• oSupport junior medical staff
• oExperience of audit

Desirable

• oExperience of research and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
• oPublication in peer reviewed journals

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oHonesty and reliability
• oCommitment to continuing medical education
• oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
• oEnquiring, critical, approach to work
• oAbility to work in a team

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oFull registration with the GMC with licence to practice oMRCP(UK) or equivalent postgraduate medical qualification and entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Medical Oncology (or within six months of CCT at the time of interview), or equivalent specialist accreditation. oCompletion of higher specialist training in Medical Oncology oEntry onto the Specialist Register Desirable oHigher degree Clinical Experience Essential oAble and experienced to run a SACT service for a major tumour site and one other tumour site oAble to offer expert clinical opinion oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients oGood communication skills Desirable oExperience in clinical trials Specific Skills Essential oAbility to organise a practice in an efficient manner with due attention to timeliness and dealing with administration and enquiries Desirable oManagement experience oGovernance experience Teaching/Research Experience Essential oSupport junior medical staff oExperience of audit Desirable oExperience of research and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice oPublication in peer reviewed journals Personal Attributes Essential oHonesty and reliability oCommitment to continuing medical education oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies oEnquiring, critical, approach to work oAbility to work in a team

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).

Additional information 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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)