Overview
We are seeking a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with a specialist interest in Lung and Haematology radiotherapy to join our dynamic and progressive team at Somerset NHS FT. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established oncology service supported by dedicated clinical nurse specialists, an active clinical trials portfolio and regional collaboration.
Service and Coverage
We provide Clinical and Medical Oncology inpatient and outpatient services, as well as radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy to all common tumour sites. The Beacon Centre and St Margaret's Hospice provide cancer care to the population of Somerset of approximately 560,000. They have received a number of accolades for the high-quality care delivered, including CHKS ISO 9001 accreditation, Macmillan Quality Environment Mark score of 5 on all principles, Investors in People Gold and Customer Service Excellence A+++ award.
Site Developments
Our Yeovil Hospital site received a 15 million investment to develop part of the site and reduce waiting times. The first part of the development plans will see the main theatre have a significant refurbishment and a 5 million investment into an additional new Day Surgery Unit & modular Outpatient Unit.
Site Expansion
Our Musgrove Park site has opened a new Surgical Centre. We have a well-established programme of improvement work supporting the effective and efficient management of outpatient services. This includes opportunities for running outpatient clinics in a range of community hospitals across the county.
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