Consultant Medical Oncology
The closing date is 17 June 2026
£10,000 Golden Hello recruitment premium and £5,000 anniversary payments at 12 and 24 months; relocation expenses in line with Trust policy and eligibility.
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.
Main duties of the job
* Medical assessments daily for both pre/post chemotherapy patients over the 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 of patient laboratory results and liaise with pharmacy staff accordingly
Managerial responsibilities
* Review current service and prioritise ongoing needs for development
* Support complex treatments in the chemotherapy suite
* Co‑ordination of repatriation of regimen
* Attend Network Site Specific groups as appropriate
* Attend MDT meetings as required and update accordingly
* Management of complications of Hickman/PICC lines
* Work with Cancer Services team to support the national chemotherapy agenda
* Relation to Peer Review, NCAG etc.
Person Specification
* MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP, FRCR (Medical Oncology)
* 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
* Additional experience in GI and breast, with an interest in research, clinical trials and publications
* 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
* ICH GCP training within last 12 months. Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials
* Publication of research
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.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£113,565 to £150,569 a year, pro rata
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