Consultant Medical Oncology

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is looking for a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join their team at Milton Keynes Hospital. This role offers the chance to work in a modern Cancer Centre, providing high-quality care and innovative treatments. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, a medical degree, and experience in oncology. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• General training in Medical Oncology to specialist level.
• Experience in GI and breast cancer care, with interest in clinical trials.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical assessments for chemotherapy patients.
• Prescribe chemotherapy and support nursing staff.
• Provide medical cover for oncology inpatients.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

MRCP, FRCR (Medical Oncology)

Higher medical degree

Job description

Go back Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Medical Oncology

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Medical Oncologist for GI and Gynaecology at Milton Keynes Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust and contribute to the delivery of outstanding care to our patients; the position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to join a rapidly growing Oncology service within the cancer centre which opened in March 2020 and an Oxford University Hospital Radiotherapy Unit that opened in 2025.

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate who has good clear communication skills, works well in a team environment and has good attention to detail, the applicant will play an active role in the ongoing development of the department. We will provide support and training and the postholder will form part of a much wider cancer team.

We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment; a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on‑going achievements.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Work

• Medical assessments daily for both pre/post chemotherapy patients - ongoing for duration of treatment
• Daily chemotherapy prescribing and supporting of nurse led services.
• Provide support and review of Acute Oncology inpatients.
• Provide medical cover for adverse reactions/identify clinical risks within the chemotherapy unit
• Support the Oncology Unit with possible complications and emergency assessment of walk in patients
• Raise awareness of role
• Dissemination of knowledge to junior colleagues
• Integrate within all site‑specific cancers
• Work in partnership with visiting Clinical Oncology Consultants.
• Run Oncology clinics within MKHFT for specialist areas
• Review of patient laboratory results and liaise with pharmacy staff accordingly

Managerial

• Review current service and prioritise ongoing needs for development.
• Support complex treatments - ongoing in chemotherapy suite.
• Co‑ordination of repatriation of regimen
• Attend Network Site Specific groups as appropriate
• Attend MDT meetings as required and update accordingly
• Management of complications of Hickman/PICC lines
• Work with Cancer Services team to support the national chemotherapy agenda in
• Relation to Peer Review, NCAG etc.

About us

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Extensive staff health and well‑being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work closely with our Oncology team to ensure high‑quality continuity of care for all Oncology patients within Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting time to join the team as our modern Cancer Centre provides a chemotherapy suite, outpatient consulting rooms, treatment areas, a ward for oncology and haematology patients, also a Wellbeing Service. This developing service is supported by a forward‑thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre. A brand‑new Radiotherapy Centre opened in 2025, providing fantastic facilities for our Oncology patients.

Person Specification

• MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP, FRCR (Medical Oncology)
• Higher medical degree

Professional training

• CCST in Clinical Oncology; OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Medical Oncology ; OR within six months of achieving CCST at the time of interview

Work Eperience

• General training in Medical Oncology to specialist level or equivalent
• Additional experience in GI and breast, with an interest in research, clinical trials and with publications
• Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Medical Oncology in a large teaching hospital

Interpersonal skills

• Good personal and interpersonal skills

Teaching skills

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees

Clinical governance experience

• Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management
• ICH GCP training within last 12 months. Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials
• Publication of research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearPer Annum pro rata