Job title
Medical Oncology Consultant
Company
NHS
Overview
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
* 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 patient laboratory results and liaise with pharmacy staff accordingly
* Attend Network Site Specific groups as appropriate
* Attend MDT meetings as required and update accordingly
* Co-ordination of repatriation of regimen
* Management of complications of Hickman/PICC lines
* Support complex treatments – ongoing in chemotherapy suite
* Attend to 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
* On site nursery (chargeable)
* 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.
Details
Date posted: 06 August 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 430-MED2068A
Location
Milton Keynes
Job requirements
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 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 excellent facilities.
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
* MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP, FRCR (Medical Oncology)
Desirable
* 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 Experience
* General training in Medical Oncology to specialist level or equivalent
Desirable
* Additional experience in GI and breast, with an interest in research, clinical trials and with publications
Leadership skills
* 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
Research skills
* ICH GCP training within last 12 months. Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials
Desirable
* Publication of research
Expected salary
£105,504 – £139,882 per year
Expiry
Open (as of date shown)
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