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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent: With the opportunity of on calls
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (With availability of on calls)
Job ref
265-6923926-A
Employer
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Northampton General Hospital
Town
Northampton
Salary
£59,175 - £95,400 Per Annum / Pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/06/2025 08:00

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Specialty Doctor- Oncology

Specialty Doctor

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.

 

Main duties of the job

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

Clinical:

The post-holder's duties will be primarily at Northampton General Hospital,  but it is a condition of the all appointments that post-holders will be willing to work at Kettering General Hospital.

The post holder will perform the duties of a specialist registrar  (ST3  and above) to the oncology team which is based at the NGH.

The oncology team treats patients with a number of tumour sites.

The post contains opportunities to participate in research, learn about intensive chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies for the treatments of cancer.

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.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Please see job description for full details. 

Person specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MRCP.
  • ALS.
  • Full GMC Registration.
Desirable criteria
  • FRCR Part 1 and 2a/2b.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • 3 years General Medicine Experience.
  • Track record of clinical audit.
  • Experience of teaching and training to undergraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable criteria
  • Oncological training in Medical and Clinical Oncology.
  • MSC Course or PGCERT Medical Education.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Communication: Able to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.
  • Accountability – able to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert authority.
  • Be able to project ascetic -drainage, chest aspiration and other ward based practical necessities .

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • 3 years general
Desirable criteria
  • Oncological training in medical and clinical Oncology

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Aleksic
Job title
Oncology Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01604634700
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