Specialist Doctor - Clinical Oncology (Breast)
This is a new post within the Kent Oncology Centre, based at Canterbury, providing services to patients from both East Kent.
The post holder will join our team of medical and clinical oncologists to take a major interest in Breast. We have a well‑established oncology research department, providing the opportunity for the post holder to run and develop clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
Attending consultant‑led out‑patient clinics and undertaking related administrative work and chemotherapy prescribing.
Reviewing patients attending for chemotherapy and radiotherapy if required by nursing or radiography staff.
Teaching of SHOs and medical students.
Involvement in clinical governance and audit activities.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.
With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT and endoscopy) and consultation/treatment rooms.
We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients and the Trust.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
* Blue Light card eligibility
* Additional benefits available in the benefits documents
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.
Salary
£104,401 to £115,341 a year, pro rata.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration
* MRCP/FRCR or equivalent
* Higher qualification in Medicine
* Research degree (MD/PhD)
* Clinical experience in relevant tumour sites
Skills
* Enthusiasm for developing tumour site specialisation and Cancer Services in Kent
* Ability to organise and manage
* Experience in clinical audit and research
* Experience in medical education
Attributes
* Ability to work in a team
* Good interpersonal skills
* Caring attitude towards patients
* Commitment to continuing medical education
* An awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses
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