Join to apply for the Specialty Doctor- Oncology role at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
The post is suitable for a doctor with full GMC registration and an MRCP qualification or equivalent, desirable experience in cancer treatment, and knowledge of management of oncological emergencies. The precise duties will vary according to the seniority and previous experience of the appointee.
Applicants are invited to apply immediately for a fixed term full-time Specialty Doctor post in Medical/Clinical Oncology based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jemma Moody
Job title: Oncology Directorate Manager
Email address: jemma.moody@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01604 523433
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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