Consultant Medical Oncology

"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.

Job description

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

About the employer

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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