Oncologist to Ireland

Are you looking for a role that offers broad clinical exposure within cancer care while gaining experience in an English-speaking healthcare system?

On behalf of established hospitals and specialist departments across Ireland, we are seeking consultant medical oncologists for 12- or 24-month contracts, with the possibility of extension.

This opportunity is ideal for specialists who want to work with modern cancer treatments in an international healthcare environment while gaining experience in hospitals with high clinical activity and strong multidisciplinary collaboration.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in systemic anti-cancer therapy and the management of patients throughout the entire cancer care pathway.

About the role

As a consultant medical oncologist, you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment, and follow-up of patients with a wide range of cancer diagnoses. The role combines outpatient clinics, inpatient care, multidisciplinary team meetings, and close collaboration with colleagues across multiple specialties.

You will play a key role in the patient journey and work closely with surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, palliative care teams, oncology nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Many of the hospitals have university affiliations and active environments for research, teaching, and service development.

Typical responsibilities

Assessment, treatment, and follow-up of patients with cancer

Planning and delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies

Management of patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies

Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs)

Assessment and management of treatment-related side effects and complications

Outpatient clinics and care of hospitalised patients

Collaboration with surgical, radiology, pathology, and palliative care teams

Supervision and mentoring of resident doctors and other healthcare professionals

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