Physician: Medical Oncology (Consultant)

About ProMedical

At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported NHS and independent healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions.

As a framework-approved supplier to organisations including NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings. Our work is underpinned by strong clinical governance and ethical practice.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist to support an NHS cancer service in the East Midlands.

This opportunity offers a full-time locum contract with a Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 structure, providing consistent and structured work within a busy oncology department. It is ideally suited to experienced consultants who are confident managing complex cancer patients, leading multidisciplinary discussions, and delivering high-quality oncology care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will play a key role within the wider cancer services team, supporting the delivery of specialist oncology care while contributing to service development and ensuring excellent patient outcomes.

Key Details

• Pay: Negotiable
• Location: East Midlands
• Setting: Medical Oncology
• Contract Type: Temporary / Locum
• Start Date: 5 August 2026
• Duration: 6 months (until 2 February 2027)
• Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 (40 hours per week)
• Pay Method: PAYE

Additional Notes:

• On-site role
• Applicants must be fully compliant and available to start on the specified date
• NHS experience preferred

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality consultant-led care for patients undergoing cancer treatment
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a broad range of oncological conditions
• Lead and participate in specialist oncology outpatient clinics
• Contribute to inpatient oncology care, including patient reviews and treatment planning
• Participate in site-specific and tumour-specific MDT meetings
• Develop and oversee systemic anti-cancer treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with clinical oncology colleagues, cancer nurse specialists, surgeons, radiologists, pharmacists, and the wider MDT
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Support and supervise junior medical staff where required
• Uphold high standards of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice

What We're Looking For

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• CCT in Medical Oncology or equivalent (CESR)
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Medical Oncology (or eligibility)
• Significant NHS experience at consultant level or equivalent
• Extensive experience managing patients across a variety of tumour sites
• Experience participating in cancer MDT meetings
• Strong clinical judgement, leadership, and communication skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Why Work with ProMedical

Working with ProMedical gives you access to reliable, well-structured opportunities across NHS and independent healthcare settings, supported by a team that understands both clinical delivery and candidate needs.

We focus on making the process straightforward and consistent, from onboarding through to placement, with dedicated support at every stage.

Trusted by healthcare professionals nationwide, we hold a 4.5★ Google rating, reflecting our commitment to reliability, transparency, and candidate experience.

Apply Now

If you are a Consultant Medical Oncologist looking for a structured and rewarding locum opportunity in the East Midlands, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today or register with ProMedical to be considered for this and similar roles.