This post will provide good experience for career development within oncology. Although the post is particularly related to the Oncology wards, there will be opportunities to undertake outpatient work within the time table. Provide oncological support to patients in Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, working in conjunction with Consultants, junior doctors and palliative care nursing team. Manage patients and provide advice and support to other clinical teams within Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and, if necessary, other sites for occasional cross over, in particular Assessment of patients having inpatient chemotherapy Support junior doctors on Oncology wards To participate and attend the relevant MDMs which are key to patient management To provide cover (where appropriate) for colleagues periods of leave To participate in the Acute Oncology Service, and the registrar on-call rota To cover chemotherapy unit, if required in cases of A/L etc Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working in the department. To work alongside colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high quality and safe service for patients is maintained at all times. To provide cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences. To ensure that proper clinical records are made and maintained. To ensure that all inpatients are regularly reviewed and appropriate management plans are in place for all patients. To undertake continuing medical education facilitated by funded study leave. To participate in clinical audit, and to maintain proper clinical records for this purpose. To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients