Locum Consultant in Medical Oncology
Job summary
This Locum Medical Oncologist role sits within a cohesive and supportive multidisciplinary cancer service in Hywel Dda University Health Board, where consultant input is highly valued and integral to service delivery.
You will undertake a varied and clinically engaging workload across systemic anti-cancer therapies and outpatient care, supported by an experienced and approachable team of consultants, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals. Working in Hywel Dda offers a distinctive way of practising medicine.
The combination of smaller, well-connected clinical teams and a close-knit population allows for continuity of care, meaningful patient relationships, and visible impact across the patient pathway.
Clinicians here often value the ability to focus on quality of care without the pressures typically associated with larger urban centres.The area itself provides a high standard of living, with easy access to coastline, countryside, and outdoor activities, alongside significantly reduced commute times and a more manageable pace of life.
This supports a sustainable balance between clinical responsibilities and personal wellbeing--something increasingly important for consultants at all stages of their careers.
Main duties of the job
You will deliver Consultant-led outpatient clinics, providing assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing care for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapies. This includes developing individualised treatment strategies aligned with national guidance and MDT recommendations, while taking into account patient preference and overall clinical context.
You will play a central role in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing specialist expertise to guide diagnosis, staging, and treatment decisions. The service benefits from strong collaborative working across oncology, palliative care, radiology, pathology, and surgical teams, enabling well-rounded and timely clinical decision-making.
The role includes responsibility for prescribing and overseeing systemic treatments, managing toxicities, and supporting patients through complex treatment pathways. You willalso contribute to the management of acute oncology presentations, ensuring safe and responsive care when patients become unwell. Working across inpatient and outpatient settings, you will support continuity and consistency of care.
There is close day-to-day collaboration with oncology nursing teams, pharmacists, and wider professionals, allowing for a coordinated and patient-centred approach.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in: Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job responsibilities
The post requires a confident, experienced oncologist able to work autonomously, manage complex cases, and contribute thoughtfully to MDT decision-making. There is scope to influence how services are delivered locally, with a Health Board that is open to innovation and clinician-led improvement. The department values clinicians who bring sound judgement, flexibility, and a pragmatic approach to service delivery.
Strong communication skills are essential, particularly when discussing complex information with patients and families or contributing to multidisciplinary discussions. There is an ongoing focus on maintaining high clinical standards, with encouragement to contribute to audit, service development, and the continued evolution of oncology services within the Health Board.
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy. Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full. Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care.
We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and
Knowledge · Essential
Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council. Valid Certified Advanced Life Support. Completion of relevant Royal College Examinations (or equivalent).
Desirable
Additional Higher qualification(s). Clinical
Experience · Essential
Broad based experience within the specialty area. Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post. Experience of leading a team.
Desirable
Previous experience working in the UK or NHS. Teaching
Essential
Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others. Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups. Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
Teaching qualification. Research and Scholarship
Essential
Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area. Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice. Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately. Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.
Desirable
Active participation in research. Clinical Governance
Essential
Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance. Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Desirable
Knowledge of risk management. Safeguarding
Essential
Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility. Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
Other · Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Skills and Attributes
Essential
Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions. Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure. Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team. Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working 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).
