Consultant Medical Oncologist

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical oncology consultations and clinical care.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a wide range of malignant conditions.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis, staging, molecular profile, and clinical guidelines.

• Administer and monitor systemic anti-cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy where appropriate.

• Manage patients throughout their cancer treatment journey, including treatment response and disease progression.

• Review and interpret relevant laboratory, radiological, pathological, and molecular investigations.

• Participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards and collaborate with surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists.

• Manage treatment-related complications and adverse effects.

• Provide supportive and symptom management for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

• Provide appropriate counselling to patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and follow-up.

• Provide surveillance and follow-up care for patients following completion of treatment.

• Assess and manage recurrent or advanced disease.

• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of treatment.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and medical records.

• Stay up to date with current oncology guidelines, emerging treatments, and advances in cancer care.

• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives.

• Support teaching, training, and mentoring activities where required.

Qualifications

• Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Medical Oncology.

• Fellowship or recognised advanced training in Medical Oncology preferred.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Medical Oncology.

• Significant experience in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of oncology cases.

• Strong experience with systemic cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal treatment where applicable.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary oncology environment.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Medical Oncology.

• Comprehensive knowledge of cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment.

• Expertise in systemic anti-cancer therapies.

• Experience in managing treatment-related complications and adverse effects.

• Strong understanding of evidence-based oncology guidelines.

• Experience participating in multidisciplinary tumour boards.

• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent patient communication and counselling skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong commitment to patient safety and high-quality cancer care.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, oncology experience, and professional background.