Locum Consultant in Oncology - Urological / Lower Gastro Malignancies

A Vacancy at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivatedLocum Consultant in Clinical Oncologywith a specialist interest inurological and lower gastrointestinal malignanciesto join our established oncology team.

This is afull-time, 10 programmed activity post, offered on asix-month fixed-term basis. The job plan comprises8 PAs at Northwick Park Hospital and 2 PAs at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across both organisations to provide high-quality, patient-centred oncology care. At Northwick Park Hospital, the role will include outpatient clinics, systemic anti-cancer therapy prescribing and oversight, multidisciplinary team meetings and related patient administration. At Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, the post holder will contribute to radiotherapy planning, treatment delivery and the relevant urology and gastrointestinal oncology services.

The post includes participation in theMount Vernon Cancer Centre consultant on-call rota. The successful candidate will also contribute to clinical governance, education, service development, research and clinical trials.

This is an excellent opportunity to join supportive multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the continued development of integrated cancer services across London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across oncology services, with the opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest.
• Deliver outpatient and systemic anti-cancer therapy services, contribute to the Acute Oncology Service, and participate in MDTs and clinical trials.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff, participate in recruitment, appraisal, and training.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance standards, NICE guidelines, and infection control policies.
• Contribute to business planning, performance management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with external partners including RM Partners, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, and Imperial College Healthcare.

This role offers flexibility in job planning, mentorship, and opportunities for academic and research involvement.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at

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Northwick Park Hospital

home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK

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St Mark’s Hospital

an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease

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Ealing Hospital

a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice

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Central Middlesex Hospital

our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

The post holder will provide specialist clinical oncology services for patients withurological and lower gastrointestinal malignancies, working acrossNorthwick Park Hospital and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.

The post comprises10 programmed activities, with8 PAs at Northwick Park Hospital and 2 PAs at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The final job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate and reviewed annually.

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe and patient-centred clinical oncology care.
• Assess, investigate and manage patients with urological and lower gastrointestinal cancers.
• Provide outpatient clinics, including new patient, follow-up and treatment review appointments.
• Prescribe and oversee the safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapy.
• Plan and supervise radiotherapy treatment at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
• Review patients receiving treatment and manage treatment-related complications.
• Make timely clinical decisions and ensure clear communication with patients, families and the wider clinical team.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records and correspondence.
• Support continuity of care across organisational and professional boundaries.

Multidisciplinary working

• Participate actively in the relevant urology and gastrointestinal multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, junior doctors, pharmacists, radiographers, allied health professionals and administrative teams.
• Liaise effectively with primary, secondary and tertiary care colleagues to support coordinated patient pathways.
• Contribute to the day-to-day management and development of the oncology service.

Clinical governance and service development

• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient-safety activities.
• Support the review and development of clinical pathways, protocols and treatment guidelines.
• Contribute to service planning and improvement across Northwick Park Hospital and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
• Participate in incident reviews and ensure that learning is translated into improvements in clinical practice.
• Follow Trust policies and professional standards, including requirements relating to safeguarding, infection prevention, information governance and confidentiality.

Education, training and research

• Support the teaching and supervision of medical students, doctors in training and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation.
• Contribute to departmental education and training programmes.
• Support clinical research, recruitment to clinical trials and the development of research activity, where appropriate.

On-call and cross-site working

• Participate in the1 in 28 consultant on-call rota at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
• Provide appropriate advice and emergency oncology cover in line with the agreed rota arrangements.
• Travel between Northwick Park Hospital and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre as required.
• Provide reasonable cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave, study leave and other authorised absence.

The duties outlined above are not exhaustive and may be reviewed in discussion with the post holder to reflect changing service needs.

This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026