University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking to appoint a Consultant Medical Oncologist in Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers to join our internationally recognised GI Oncology Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a world-leading multidisciplinary team providing specialist care for patients with oesophago-gastric, hepatobiliary, colorectal and carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) cancers.
The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team of medical and clinical oncologists, surgeons, specialist nurses, researchers and allied health professionals, delivering high-quality systemic anti-cancer therapy and contributing to specialist MDTs across a large regional referral network. UCLH hosts specialist OG and CUP services for London Cancer and is a major centre for colorectal and hepatobiliary oncology.
The post offers exceptional opportunities for clinical leadership, service development, teaching and research, with access to a wide portfolio of national and international clinical trials and strong academic links with UCL, the UCL Cancer Institute, the Francis Crick Institute and the Proton Beam Therapy Centre. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative clinician committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care and advancing the future of GI cancer treatment through research and collaboration.
The postholder will join the Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Service at UCLH and will play a key role in the delivery and development of specialist GI cancer services. The successful candidate will:
- Provide expert medical oncology care for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including oesophago-gastric, hepatobiliary, colorectal and carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) malignancies.
- Deliver systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in accordance with national and local guidelines, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Lead and participate in specialist multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, contributing to treatment planning and coordinated cancer care across the London Cancer network.
- Conduct outpatient clinics and provide advice on the management of complex GI oncology patients.
- Work collaboratively with surgical, clinical oncology, radiology, pathology, palliative care and specialist nursing colleagues to deliver integrated care.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of specialist regional services, including oesophago-gastric, hepatobiliary, colorectal and CUP cancer pathways.
- Actively participate in clinical research and support recruitment into commercial and non-commercial clinical trials.
- Develop academic interests and contribute to translational and clinical research programmes in collaboration with UCL Cancer Institute, the Francis Crick Institute and other academic partners.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
- Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education, including the teaching and supervision of medical students, resident doctors, fellows and allied healthcare professionals.
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
- Support the strategic development of the GI Oncology Service and contribute to maintaining UCLH's position as a leading national and international centre for cancer care, research and innovation.
- Participate in the consultant on-call rota and undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.
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