Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
We are seeking a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join our Oncology team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, specialising in Lung Cancer.
The Portsmouth Oncology Centre provides cancer care for lung cancer patients at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, West Sussex. Each hospital hosts its own Lung MDT; however, a cohesive oncology team operates across both sites. Clinics are held at both hospitals, with chemotherapy delivered via dedicated day units at each location. Radiotherapy is delivered exclusively at Queen Alexandra Hospital, where Lung SABR is fully established, including SABR for oligometastatic disease.
The successful candidate will primarily support the lung service in West Sussex, with clinics based at St Richard’s Hospital, and will also manage a second tumour site at Portsmouth. This post will add a fourth Medical Oncologist to the Lung Cancer team, which currently includes three Clinical Oncologists, with a fourth planned.
Both the Portsmouth and Chichester MDTs include thoracic surgeons and operate local clinics. Thoracic surgeries are performed at Southampton and St George’s hospitals. Our respiratory teams offer comprehensive interventional services, and both sites are supported by experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) teams. St Richard’s Hospital manages approximately 100–130 new lung cancer cases per year.
We have a well-established and motivated oncology research team, with strong support for clinical trial participation and academic collaboration through the University of Portsmouth. Candidates are encouraged to engage in research and pursue academic interests.
The job plan is based on a 10 PA post (8 DCC, 2 SPA), incorporating a second tumour site— Upper GI, HPB or NET. However, other tumour specialisms, including Breast, Urology, Colorectal, or CUP/AOS, can also be considered. Flexible working and part-time applicants are welcome, with the primary focus remaining on lung cancer depending on the number of PAs required. Job plans are regularly reviewed.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside of speciality
• Evidence of clinical or research fellowship

KNOWLEDGE

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge in site specific interests and general Oncology, including Oncological emergencies.
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and methodology.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Evidence of effective teaching of junior doctors

Desirable

• A formal teaching qualification
• Educational or Clinical Supervision training

• Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Director – caroline.archer@porthosp.nhs.uk
• Dr S. Muthuramalingam (Ram), Consultant Oncologist – sethupathi.muthuramalingam@porthosp.nhs.uk
• Or call 02392 286000 ext. 4790 for further information