Specialty Doctor in Oncology
Closing date: 18 January 2026
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dynamic team of four oncology Specialty Doctors. This is an exciting time to join the team as a new, purpose-built, Cancer Centre was opened in early 2020 and a brand new Oxford University Radiotherapy Centre opened in early 2025 on site at MKUH providing fantastic facilities for our Oncology patients. This post offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join a rapidly growing Oncology service. We are seeking a candidate who has clear communication skills, works well in a team environment and has good attention to detail; support and training will be provided.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
We offer a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. Our specialist services include advanced radiotherapy, neonatal care, specialist surgery, diagnostics, and a new community diagnostic centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Work
* Medical assessments daily for both pre/post chemotherapy patients ongoing for duration of treatment
* Daily prescribing and supporting of nurse‑led services
* Review of Acute Oncology inpatients following emergency admission
* Provide medical cover for adverse reactions/identify clinical risks within the chemotherapy unit
* Support Oncology unit with possible complications and neutropenia assessment of walk‑in patients
* Attendance of specialist MDTs
* Provide oncology support and visibility across the trust
* Dissemination of knowledge to junior colleagues
* Integrate within all site‑specific cancers
* Undertake outpatient clinics as required
* Review chemotherapy patient laboratory results and liaise with pharmacy staff accordingly; prescribe chemotherapy, immunotherapy, target therapy and hormone therapy as required
* Review and assess patients post radiotherapy
* Participation of the on‑call rota
Managerial
* Review current service and prioritise ongoing needs for development
* Support complex treatments ongoing in the chemotherapy suite
* Co‑ordination of repatriation of regimen
* Attend network site‑specific groups as appropriate
* Participate in audits and mortality meetings
* Engage in research and development
* Support and supervise medical students allocated to oncology
* Maintain CPD and GMC revalidation requirements
* Work with Cancer Services team to support the national chemotherapy agenda in relation to peer review, NCAG etc.
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCP(UK) Part 1 or EEA eligibility at time of application
Fitness to Practice
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely
* Achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO‑affiliated foundation programme or equivalent
* Have evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in medicine at time of application & CT/ST2 competences in medicine
* Acceptable evidence includes ARCP or equivalent, Certificate C7, or alternative certification of core competences
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
£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per Annum pro rata
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