University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant in Clinical Oncology to specialise in head and neck and thyroid cancers.

The permanent post is for 10.25 programmed activities, with a start date in March 2027. The successful candidate will join a team of 24 consultants, including three head and neck consultants, one specialist and one thyroid consultant, providing a local and regional oncology service.

What the role involves

The main duties focus on the radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) treatment of patients at University Hospital Southampton and across the wider region, including Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Wessex and the Channel Islands. The post holder will work with multidisciplinary teams and take part in the Southampton clinical oncology on-call rota, covering evening and night telephone advice and weekend ward rounds about one week in 20.

Who should apply

Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent, GMC registration with a licence to practise, and MRCP or equivalent, with broad experience in clinical oncology and experience in the radiotherapy and SACT management of head and neck or thyroid cancers in the past three years. A CCT in clinical oncology, academic oncology experience and research experience are desirable.

How to apply

Applications must be made online through NHS Jobs, and CV or paper applications are not accepted. The vacancy closes on or before 17 November 2026, and interviews are proposed for 11 December 2026. The Trust is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and offers a minimum of 35 days of paid holiday, pro rata, plus an NHS pension.