About this role
Job summary
To ensure the continued delivery of high-quality Oncological care to patients within the trust and to contribute to the further development of the service.The appointee will work alongside the consultants to manage Inpatients on Shouldham ward, review patients through the Acute Oncology service as well as review and provideadvice for Oncology patients on other wards as needed, and to hold regular review clinics for chemotherapy patients.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join an enthusiastic and friendly department of Oncology which is an integral part of the Division of Medicine at the QEH. The trust has an integrated Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care Unit, consisting of a Cancer Care and Treatment Unit, 12 bedded Inpatient Ward, Chemotherapy Suite, and Cancer Wellbeing and Support Centre.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At the QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MMBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCP (UK) Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent experience. Advanced Life Support (ALS) or be in the process of acquiring within a grace period of starting.
Experience Essential
Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council. Four years postgraduate experience with at least 2 years experience in Oncology Achieved the competences equivalent to that of a trainee who has completed UK foundation, ST1 and ST2 training or equivalent experience Experience in acute and general medicine at ST2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months Management of medical admissions at ST3+ level
Desirable
Able to prescribe chemotherapy from second cycle Advanced procedural competences, such as chest drains, ascitic drains and lumbar punctures. Evidence of supervision or training of junior doctors. Minimum of 1 year of UK experience.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)