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Job overview

The post is suitable for a doctor with full GMC registration and an MRCP qualification or equivalent and desirable experience in cancer treatment and required to have knowledge of management of oncological emergencies. The precise duties will vary according to the seniority and previous experience of the appointee.

Candidates will be expected to carry out on average 6 clinic sessions a week, cover the oncology emergency assessment bay, oncology wards, chemotherapy suite, review on-treatment radiotherapy patients and participate in covering the on-call rota alongside current Specialist Registrars within the department (on-call supplement applies).  MDT attendance and SPA time is also included.

Educational opportunities, equivalent to those afforded to doctors participating in recognised training schemes will be provided. We are keen to encourage applications from candidates who have already chosen to train in Oncology and are wishing to further develop their skills.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are invited to apply immediately for a permanent full-time Specialty Doctor post in Medical/Clinical Oncology based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.

The post is suitable for a doctor with full GMC registration and an MRCP qualification or equivalent and desirable experience in cancer treatment and required to have knowledge of management of oncological emergencies. The precise duties will vary according to the seniority and previous experience of the appointee.

Candidates will be expected to carry out on average 6 clinic sessions a week, cover the oncology emergency assessment bay, oncology wards, chemotherapy suite, review on-treatment radiotherapy patients and participate in covering the on-call rota alongside current Specialist Registrars within the department (on-call supplement applies).  MDT attendance and SPA time is also included.

Educational opportunities, equivalent to those afforded to doctors participating in recognised training schemes will be provided. We are keen to encourage applications from candidates who have already chosen to train in Oncology and are wishing to further develop their skills.

Working for our organisation

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.