Job summary
With an ever-increasing demand for cancer care in Somerset, this is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Speciality Doctor to join our dynamic and cohesive team. You will work with a multi-professional team delivering cancer care to the population of circa 535,000. Oncology training and support for long term career development to associate specialist will be provided.
The post holder will be expected to join site specific teams and participate in MDTs, clinics, day unit, acute oncology and inpatient work. This post will be based predominantly in the Beacon Centre, Taunton, and will also provide clinics across the county
Main duties of the job
This post will be based at Taunton andwill be responsible to, and work under the supervision of the Consultant Oncologists. You will be expected to actively participate in teaching sessions as well as all audit projects within the department.
You will join our current team of Consultant Oncologists, Associate Specialists, Specialty doctors and registrars.
Facilities for the treatment of cancer in Taunton are provided in the Beacon Centre which is able to provide a comprehensive radiotherapy service led by the clinical oncologists. In Yeovil we provide patients with Outpatient Clinics and Chemotherapy from the St Margaret's Hospice site along with the wider directorate team includes an Acute Oncology Service, an Immunotherapy service with the Immunotherapy CNSs, the Chemotherapy CNSs and a TYA CNS.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and also the person specification for further, detailed information relating to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and also the person specification for further, detailed information relating to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree Diploma in Oncology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Oncology
Desirable
- Research interests in Oncology with publications
Management Administrative and Training / Experience
Essential
- Leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
- Experience of managing own time to ensure deadlines are met.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
- Knowledge of current CPD guidance from the Royal College of Physicians
Desirable
- Management training and experience
Other
Essential
- Car Driver with Valid Licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree Diploma in Oncology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Oncology
Desirable
- Research interests in Oncology with publications
Management Administrative and Training / Experience
Essential
- Leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
- Experience of managing own time to ensure deadlines are met.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
- Knowledge of current CPD guidance from the Royal College of Physicians
Desirable
- Management training and experience
Other
Essential
- Car Driver with Valid Licence
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
