Locum Consultant Oncology (Prostate)
- NHS
- Full Time
- Basingstoke
- 75.00 - 150.00 an hour
Job Description
Job summary
Job Purpose
The post holder will provide specialist oncology care for patients with prostate cancer, supporting delivery of high-quality, timely services across outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team (MDT) working, and treatment planning.
The role will contribute to maintaining cancer performance standards, including timely diagnosis and treatment pathways, and support continuity of care for both new and follow-up patients.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Undertake outpatient clinics for prostate cancer patients, including:
- New patient consultations (diagnosis, staging, treatment planning)
- Follow-up appointments (treatment monitoring, toxicity management, survivorship)
- Develop and implement treatment plans in line with national and local clinical guidelines.
- Prescribe and manage systemic anti-cancer therapies (where appropriate to role/grade).
- Ensure safe and effective documentation in electronic patient records.
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Working
- Attend and actively contribute to weekly Urology / Prostate MDT meetings.
- Present new and complex cases, ensuring all relevant diagnostics and history are available.
- Work collaboratively with:
- Urology consultants
- Radiologists and pathologists
- Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS)
- AHPs and wider cancer team
- Ensure MDT outcomes are actioned promptly and communicated to patients and referrers.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017
Job responsibilities
Service Delivery & Performance
- Support delivery of key cancer targets.
- Assist in managing clinic capacity and reducing backlogs where required.Communication
- Provide clear, compassionate communication with patients and relatives.
- Liaise effectively with GPs, referring clinicians, and internal teams.
- Contribute to clinic letters and correspondence within agreed turnaround times.
Governance & Quality
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities.
- Adhere to Trust policies, clinical guidelines, and GMC standards.
- Support incident reporting and learning.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Experience managing prostate cancer patients
- Advanced communication skills
- Advanced Life Support
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of prescribing Chemotherapy
- Experience working in Oncology
Desirable
- Experience working with Prostate Oncology
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Desirable
- Excellent IT skills
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
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
RG22 9NA
United Kingdom
