Surgical Oncologist

About The Opportunity

• Perform and lead complex oncologic resections across head & neck, breast, gastrointestinal, hepatopancreatobiliary and soft-tissue malignancies with adherence to oncologic margins and best-practice protocols.
• Plan and execute minimally invasive and robotic-assisted oncologic procedures where indicated, ensuring patient safety and optimal oncologic outcomes.
• Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary tumor board discussions, integrate input from medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology and radiology to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Oversee perioperative oncologic care: pre-operative staging, intra-operative decision-making, post-operative management, ERAS protocols and complication management.
• Contribute to departmental quality metrics, morbidity & mortality reviews, surgical audits and adherence to institutional cancer care pathways.
• Mentor and train surgical residents and fellows, participate in clinical research, and contribute to teaching and academic activities to advance institutional expertise.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• MCh in Surgical Oncology or DNB/MD with recognized surgical oncology fellowship
• Proven track record of independent surgical oncology practice in a tertiary cancer centre (consultant-level experience)
• Demonstrated competency in complex oncologic resections and perioperative oncologic management
• Experience with minimally invasive and/or robotic-assisted oncologic procedures
• Certification in advanced life support (e.g., ACLS) and awareness of perioperative critical care for oncology patients
• Strong participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards and familiarity with oncologic staging systems and guidelines
  

Preferred

• Experience with cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC
• Academic track record: publications, conference presentations or involvement in clinical trials
• Formal training or substantial experience in robotic oncology and advanced minimally invasive techniques
  

• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives and support for continuing medical education.
• Access to a multidisciplinary, research-oriented clinical environment and opportunities for academic collaboration.
• Structured professional development, mentoring of junior clinicians and participation in quality-improvement initiatives.