Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for a Specialty Doctor role with a special interest in Oncology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This post offers a 10PA programmed activities with the Oncology service. Additional programmed activities may be available but these are subject to annual discussion and agreement and do not form part of the underlying contractual agreement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with all of our Oncology Consultant providing clinic and ward support to ensure continuity of care for all Oncology patients within Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust and to develop and to enhance the care and service offered in oncology, medical oncology experience is essential and radiotherapy experience is desirable for this post.
The post holder will deliver and support high standards of clinical care both as a direct care giver and indirectly through the support and education of the wider workforce.
Our modern Cancer Centre provides a chemotherapy suite, outpatient consulting rooms, treatment areas, a ward for oncology and haematology patients and 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.
We firmly believe in holistic care, complementary therapy, clinical psychology and Citizen Advice Bureau all have clinics in the unit. We also offer careers and patient support groups.
Doctors considering an application are encouraged to visit the hospital and to meet with potential clinical colleagues. The Chief Executive and/or Medical Director would also be happy to meet with doctors interested in this role, commitments allowing
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
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 of 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
- Establish contacts/outreach advice/support (GPs etc)
- Support complex treatments ongoing in chemotherapy suite
- Co-ordination of repatriation of regimen
- Attend Network Site Specific groups as appropriate
- Support nursing/AHP teams
- 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.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Job description
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 of 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
- Establish contacts/outreach advice/support (GPs etc)
- Support complex treatments ongoing in chemotherapy suite
- Co-ordination of repatriation of regimen
- Attend Network Site Specific groups as appropriate
- Support nursing/AHP teams
- 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.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCP(UK) Part 1 or EEA eligibility2 at time of application MRCP(UK) full diploma or EEA eligibility2 by the required deadline3.
Eligibility
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise5 from, the GMC at time of appointment
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of appointment in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Have evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in medicine at time of application & CT/ST2 competences in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to core medical training) by time of appointment.
- Acceptable evidence includes ARCP or equivalent, Certificate C7, or alternative certification of core competences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCP(UK) Part 1 or EEA eligibility2 at time of application MRCP(UK) full diploma or EEA eligibility2 by the required deadline3.
Eligibility
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise5 from, the GMC at time of appointment
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of appointment in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Have evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in medicine at time of application & CT/ST2 competences in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to core medical training) by time of appointment.
- 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.
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
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).
