Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist - Kent

TN United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist to join their dedicated team in Canterbury. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cancer patients, providing high-quality care and treatment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You will utilize advanced medical equipment to deliver effective radiotherapy and systematic therapy treatments. With flexible working options and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in oncology. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving healthcare for the community.

Benefits

Access to The Support Hub

First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated placement officer

Free CPD courses

Revalidation support

24/7/365 service

Qualifications

• Be a GMC registered Doctor with relevant Consultant level experience.
• Hold evidence of Right to Work in the UK and pass an enhanced background check.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families with treatment options and care.
• Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure effective patient care.

Skills

Quick thinking

Patience

Attention to detail

Systematic approach

Empathy

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GMC registered Doctor

Relevant experience at Consultant level

Job description

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Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist - Kent, Canterbury

Client:

Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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Job Category:

Consulting

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.03.2025

Expiry Date:

06.05.2025

Job Description:

Role: Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist - Breast & Urology

Shifts: Will consider full-time & part-time options to cover tumour gaps
Start - From 15.07.24 onwards
Contract length - Initially 2- 3 months but extendable

• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• Competitive pay rates
• A dedicated placement officer
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

Working flexibly at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, you will enjoy close working relationships with cancer patients managing their cancer throughout the disease, treating where possible or providing the highest standards of palliative care.

Working alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to ensure the effective provision of radiotherapy and systematic therapy treatments.

The field of Oncology is constantly evolving as new treatments are developed and breakthroughs are made in this specialised field of medicine. By choosing to build a strong and rewarding career at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust you will become a key element within their vision to improve the health of the population, with particular focus upon the most vulnerable in our society.

In addition to your qualifications, as an Oncology Consultant you will have:

• Quick thinking abilities
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• A systematic approach to tasks
• The ability to work well and under pressure
• Empathy and understanding
• A desire to improve and develop knowledge and skills

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As an Oncology Consultant with Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust you will:

• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis, stage of cancer and treatment options using a variety of methods, to ensure practical understanding.
• Assist in managing the side effects and symptoms of cancer and its treatment including pain management.
• Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
• Treat patients with radiation therapy (applies to Clinical Oncologists only).
• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in seriously ill or unstable conditions.
• Communicate with patients on shared patient decision making.
• Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing cancer information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
• Responsible for adhering to the GMC professional Code of Conduct.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• Be a GMC registered Doctor (you do NOT need to be on the Specialist Register).
• Have relevant experience at Consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level.
• Hold evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs aren't able to offer visa sponsorship).
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).

If you are ready to work in a hospital that prides itself on the opportunities provided to staff and the care provided to patients, apply today, and enjoy access to hundreds of shifts, a dedicated Recruitment Consultant and revalidation support.