Oncology Specialty Doctor

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development focus

Blue Light Card and NHS perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Oncology Consultant to cover the Beacon Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil St Margaret's Hospice. The role involves managing cancer patients within your site team and participating in multidisciplinary meetings, with opportunities to contribute to clinical trials and teaching.

Essential qualifications include MBBS and a full GMC licence, with at least four years of postgrad experience (two in Oncology).

Qualifications

• MBBS and GMC registration are essential.
• Four years of postgraduate clinical experience with at least two years in Oncology.
• Desirable: Radiotherapy and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) experience; research involvement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patients with cancer within your site-specific team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to service development.
• Contribute to the Acute Haematology Oncology Service and teaching/supervision of junior doctors.
• Engage in clinical research and clinical trials.

Education

MBBS

Full GMC registration with licence to practice

Higher medical degree

Diploma in Oncology

Specialist Registration (GMC) with CCT in Clinical Oncology

Diploma in Medical Education or equivalent qualification

Job description

Our Oncology Department provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient services across two hospital sites -- the Beacon Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil St Margaret's Hospice, supported by Yeovil Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. Applicants must be prepared to work at both sites. The service includes systemic anti-cancer therapies, radiotherapy ( with x 3 LINACS) and an active SABR programme. The department is recognised for innovation, teaching and its outstanding pre-clinic huddle model ( job planned), enabling collaborative planning and patient-centred care. The team includes 13 Consultants and 3 Specialists, supported by clinical fellows, specialty doctors and resident doctors in training, alongside experienced cancer nurse specialists, consultant radiographers and consultant pharmacists. We have a dedicated immunotherapy and acute oncology team and a late effects radiotherapy team. Facilities include on our 3 linear accelerators, VMAT, SABR and AI auto contouring. We have an extremely active Clinical Trials team and run selected Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials with opportunities to be PI or associate PI.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for patients with cancer within your site specific team. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to service development. Contribute to the Acute Haematology Oncology Service and teaching/supervision of junior doctors. Engage in clinical research and trials.

About us

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Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice

Desirable Qualifications

• Higher medical degree
• Diploma in Oncology
• Specialist Registration (GMC) with CCT in Clinical Oncology (or within 6 months of interview), or post-FRCR Part 2 and progressing via the Portfolio Pathway

Experience

Essential Experience

• Minimum four years' postgraduate clinical experience, including at least two years in Oncology
• Experience of palliative medicine, including care of patients with non-cancer conditions
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a range of oncology presentations
• Understanding of clinical governance, risk management and quality assurance, particularly within oncology services

Desirable Experience

• Experience in Radiotherapy and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
• Experience of electronic prescribing systems
• Management training and experience, Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload effectively
• Experience of supervising Doctors in Training
• Knowledge of research ethics and clinical research methodology
• Active participation in clinical research and clinical trials
• A full driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK
• Willing to travel independently between sites as required by the service
• Experience in organising, leading or participating in clinical audit activities
• Experience teaching undergraduate medical students
• Diploma in Medical Education or equivalent qualification
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice

Desirable Qualifications

• Higher medical degree
• Diploma in Oncology
• Specialist Registration (GMC) with CCT in Clinical Oncology (or within 6 months of interview), or post-FRCR Part 2 and progressing via the Portfolio Pathway

Experience

Essential Experience

• Minimum four years' postgraduate clinical experience, including at least two years in Oncology
• Experience of palliative medicine, including care of patients with non-cancer conditions
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a range of oncology presentations
• Understanding of clinical governance, risk management and quality assurance, particularly within oncology services

Desirable Experience

• Experience in Radiotherapy and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
• Experience of electronic prescribing systems
• Management training and experience, Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload effectively
• Experience of supervising Doctors in Training
• Knowledge of research ethics and clinical research methodology
• Active participation in clinical research and clinical trials
• A full driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK
• Willing to travel independently between sites as required by the service
• Experience in organising, leading or participating in clinical audit activities
• Experience teaching undergraduate medical students
• Diploma in Medical Education or equivalent qualification
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life

• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.