About this role
Job summary
"Please note this post attracts a £10,000 Golden Hello recruitment premium, and anniversary payments of £5,000 at 12 and 24 months. Additionally, we are able to offer 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.
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 of the job
Clinical Work
Medical assessments daily for both pre/post chemotherapy patients - on-going 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 of patient laboratory results and liaise with pharmacy staff accordingly
Managerial
Review current service and prioritise ongoing needs for development.
Establish contacts/outreach advice/support (GPs etc)
Support complex treatments - on going in chemotherapy suite.
Co-ordination of repatriation of regimen
Attend Network Site Specific groups as appropriate
Attend MDT meetings as required and update accordingly
Support nursing/AHP teams
Management of complications of Hickman/PICC lines
Work with Cancer Services team to support the national chemotherapy agenda in
Relation to Peer Review, NCAG etc.
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.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description 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 is an exciting time to join the team as our modern Cancer Centre provides a chemotherapy suite, outpatient consulting rooms, treatment areas, a ward for oncology and haematology patients also a Wellbeing Service. 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 fantastic facilities for our Oncology patients.
Person Specification
Professional qualifications Essential
MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP, FRCR (Medical Oncology)
Desirable
Higher medical degree
Professional training Essential
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 Eperience Essential
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 Essential
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 Essential
Good personal and interpersonal skills
Teaching skills Essential
Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
Clinical governance experience Essential
Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management
Research skills Essential
ICH GCP training within last 12 months. Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials
Desirable
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Oncology Med Staff (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)